What is Thor's mother'god of?

Jörd, (Old Norse: “Earth”, ) also called Fjörgyn, or Hlódyn, in Norse mythology, a giantess, mother of the deity Thor and mistress of the god Odin. In the late pre-Christian era she was believed to have had a husband of the same name, perhaps indicating her transformation into a masculine personality.
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Who is Thor's mother god of war?

Fjörgyn was a Jötunn, a wife of Odin, and the mother of Thor and Meili.
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Is Freya Thor's mother god of war?

After Kratos and Atreus end up in the realm of Helheim after another encounter with Baldur, Kratos and Atreus watch as an illusion plays in front of Baldur. They learn that Freya is Baldur's mother, whom he despises due to the spell she cast on him that took away his ability to physically feel anything.
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Is Frigga Thor's mother in Norse mythology?

Frigga was the Queen of Asgard and wife of Odin, mother of Thor, and adoptive mother of Loki. She attempted to keep the peace between the family even when Loki discovered he was the true son of Laufey and became vengeful towards her and her husband.
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Is Sif a god?

In Norse mythology, Sif is a goddess associated with earth. In both the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, Sif is the wife of the thunder god Thor and is known for her golden hair. In the Prose Edda, Sif is named as the mother of the goddess Þrúðr by Thor and of Ullr with a father whose name is not recorded.
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Why did Loki cut Sif's hair?

He knew that Sif's hair of gold was Thor's greatest treasure - and he was determined to take it away from him. And while she was asleep, Loki took his shears and chopped off Sif's hair, every single lovely lock!
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Is Lady Sif a Valkyrie?

She is Marvel's original Valkyrie and it appears as though she and Lady Sif will exhibit their prowess as fighters and heroines.
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Is Thor half Elder god?

Thor is the blood-son of Odin, All-Father of the Asgardians, and Jord, who was also known as Gaea, the earth-goddess who was one of the Elder Gods.
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Is Thor half god?

Since the Marvel movies have emphasized Thor and his close, loving relationship with his mother Frigga (Rene Russo), most fans will probably be shocked to learn that the god of thunder is not Frigga's son. In fact, Thor is only half Asgardian.
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Is Frigga same as Freya?

Frigg was Odin's official wife, but it has been determined that she is an exact duplication of Freya, making them one and the same.
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What is Loki the god of?

Definition. Loki is a god in Norse mythology who is often simply described as the 'trickster' god for his love of playing pranks on both his fellow gods and his or their opponents.
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What is a Faye god?

Laufey the Just, or Faye for short (Nordic: ᛚᚨᚢᚠᛖᛁ), was a Frost Giant from Jötunheim, the second wife of Kratos and the mother of Atreus.
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What god is Faye in God of War?

In God of War, Faye is Kratos's wife and the mother of Atreus, whereas Freya is a goddess from Vanaheim and the former wife of Odin. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Freya (known better as Frigga) was the wife of Odin, mother of Thor, and adopted mother of Loki.
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Who is stronger Thor or Odin?

As such, it's easy to understand why Odin is, in fact, stronger than Thor. He rules over all Asgardians, which means he is the most powerful of them all. And he had his moments of glory and heroic feats, so major props.
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Why is Odin scared of Kratos?

It is implied that he has an intense fear of Kratos as well like how Zeus had, however unlike the Olympian he knew nothing about him except that he is extremely powerful, having faced and killed Modi, Magni, and Baldur. In addition, Odin jealously guards all the knowledge and secrets he collected.
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Is Kratos stronger than Thor?

Thor can possibly hold strength capable of rivalling Kratos' as he came alone to challenge him and his son in their house. Mimir said it is unknown who would win if Kratos and Thor clashed. Superhuman Durability: As the strongest of the Aesir Gods, Thor must have tremendous superhuman durability.
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Who is Zeus to Thor?

The head honcho is Zeus, who of course is considered one of the most powerful gods in the universe. In the trailer, he's lording it over everyone during Thor's already infamous *flick* scene. Whereas Zeus might be considered a mentor to Thor in the comics, he's a little more antagonistic in the trailer.
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Are Zeus and Odin related?

To answer the question right away, Zeus and Odin are not the same, nor have they ever been thought to be the same entity at any point throughout history. Zeus is the king of the gods in Greek mythology, whilst Odin is the king in Norse mythology.
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Is Loki a god or a demigod?

Loki is a god in Norse mythology. According to some sources, Loki is the son of Fárbauti (a jötunn) and Laufey (mentioned as a goddess), and the brother of Helblindi and Býleistr. Loki is married to Sigyn and they have two sons, Narfi and Nari or Váli.
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Who is Freya to Thor?

Within the context of the stories, Freya is the Asgardian goddess of fertility. She appears as a supporting character of Thor.
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Which Thor is the strongest?

Old King Thor is one of the most powerful variants of the character. When Old King Thor merged with the Phoenix Force, becoming Old Phoenix King Thor, his powers greatly multiplied. This solidified him as one of the most dangerous beings in Marvel.
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Is Frigga a god?

The Asgardian Frigga, goddess of marriage, was the wife of Odin (former leader of the Norse gods), who raised her husband's son Thor, the god of thunder, though he was not her natural son.
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Did Thor and Sif have a child?

She is a goddess connected to the Earth and the wife of Thor, by whom she has a daughter named Thrud. She also has a son Ullr by an unknown father, and she has two stepsons named Magni and Modi.
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Why does Sif have black hair?

In an act of jealousy, Thor's adoptive brother Loki cut Sif's golden hair while she slept, but replaced it fearing retribution with new locks made by dwarves Eitri and Brokk. But Loki reneged on their payment so the dwarves caused the hair to turn black when placed on her head.
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