Is Thor an Indian god?

It is infested by heroes, villains, alien races, and several Gods. These Gods are often based on mythology, like Thor has been borrowed from Norse mythology. Considering how rich Hindu mythology is, it is unsurprising that Marvel made characters inspired by Hindu Gods.
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Who is Thor in Indian mythology?

Aspects of Indra as a deity are cognate to other Indo-European gods; there are thunder gods such as Thor, Perun, and Zeus who share parts of his heroic mythologies, act as king of gods, and all are linked to "rain and thunder".
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Is there any Indian God in Marvel?

Shiva is one of the Marvel Hindu Gods

In Marvel. his role is similar too. And is one of the three Gods who rule the Pantheon. Though the first time he really appeared in Marvel was in Thor #301 when he refused to give his portion to restore Asgard but as he lost, Marvel faced a backlash.
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What nationality is Thor?

Thor (Old Norse: Þórr) is the Norse god of thunder, the sky, and agriculture.
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What religion is Thor God?

Thor (from Old Norse: Þórr) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, and fertility.
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Who worship Thor?

Thor was worshipped by most Vikings – he was the god of the people. He was comprehensible and could be trusted, in contrast to his father Odin, who could be completely unpredictable. Therefore Thor's role was also to uphold law and order.
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What religion is Thor and Loki from?

Thor and Odin are still going strong 1000 years after the Viking Age. Many think that the old Nordic religion - the belief in the Norse gods – disappeared with the introduction of Christianity. However, it did not, but was instead practised secretly or under a Christian cloak.
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What race is Thor and Loki?

Loki was born a Frost Giant, the race of the mortal enemies of Asgard. Odin adopted Loki and raised him as his own. He grew up with Thor and was raised as a prince his entire life. During the events of the movie Thor, Loki showed signs of caring for his brother.
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Does Thor have a gender?

Marvel comics has announced that Thor is becoming a woman.

The comic book superhero character first appeared in 1962 and is based on the Norse hammer-wielding god. The publisher said the female Thor was an attempt to attract new readers and appeal to women and girls.
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Is Thor a Viking or a god?

Thor was one of the most important gods in Norse, or Viking, mythology. In some stories he was the son of Odin, the chief Norse god. Thor was sometimes equated with the Roman god Jupiter, who was also called Jove. The Romans named a day of the week for Jupiter.
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Which superhero is Hindu?

Going by the codename of Indra, Gavaskar has purple skin, a red marking on his forehead, and lines all across his body. The red-haired Indian mutant has some impressive powers that include a retractable exoskeleton, which acts as body armor.
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Which Marvel hero is based on India?

Chakra-This superhero is held in high regard because he is the first Indian superhero created by Stan Lee, the creator of Spiderman, Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, and the X-Men.
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Is Doctor Strange based on Hinduism?

With spells in Sanskrit and training in Nepal, the film took the MCU into an arena that fans hadn't seen before. We may look at it as fiction, but the movie was more than mere fiction. The spells and powers that Doctor Strange acquires had specific references to Hindu mythology.
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Who is the strongest god in Hindu?

Supreme God
  • Shiva is the supreme God of Hinduism. ...
  • Regional and family traditions can play a large part in influencing this choice. ...
  • For Vaishnavites, God Vishnu is God Of Supreme, For Shaktas, Goddess Shakti is supreme, For Shaivites, God Shiva is Supreme.
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Is Avengers inspired by Indian mythology?

I felt that The Avengers was also inspired by the Mahabharata," she told ETimes. Continuing further, she added, "Their visual perspective is different, but the origins of these superhero stories are hugely inspired by our Vedas. They acknowledge this fact, too.
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Who is stronger Thor or Indra?

Thor and Indra were evenly matched. Neither could seem to gain an upper hand. Finally both summoned all the strength they had and lunged straight for one another for one final blow. They collided in a massive thunderous explosion of lightning.
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Can Thor have kids?

Answer and Explanation: Thor has four children. Two of his children are with his wife Sif, Thrud and Modi. He is stepfather to the god Ullr as well.
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Did Thor ever have kids?

Thor's wife was Sif, a golden-haired fertility goddess, with whom he had a daughter, Thrudr (Strength). He was also the father of two sons, Modi (Courage) and Magni (Strength), by Jarnsaxa, a giantess, and stepfather of Sif's son Ull.
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What is Loki's gender?

Under "sex," the document notes that he is "fluid." "I would say that details are marked in but it is something acknowledged," Loki director Kate Herron previously said. "He's gender-fluid in the Norse mythology and the comics and it felt like an important thing to, as you say, make sure it's canon."
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What race is Thanos?

Thanos is a mutant member of the race of superhumans known as the Titanian Eternals.
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What race is Asgard?

The Aesir were the primary race of gods, which included Odin, Thor, Tyr, Balder, and Heimdall, among others. They lived in Asgard and held temporary power over the cosmos.
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What god is Thor based on?

Therefore, if you wanted to look at Thor as a Greek god, you would look at the Greek god, Zeus. Thor and Zeus are both powerful gods, making them extremely similar. In Greek mythology, Zeus is also called the god of thunder, but he encompasses many more responsibilities and powers.
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What ethnicity is Loki?

Loki, in Norse mythology, a cunning trickster who had the ability to change his shape and sex. Although his father was the giant Fárbauti, he was included among the Aesir (a tribe of gods).
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Do people still worship Norse gods?

Ásatrú, the old Norse Paganism is the fastest growing and largest non-Christian religion in Iceland.
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