Who killed the Frost Giants?

Audumla was herself nourished by licking salty, rime-covered stones. She licked the stones into the shape of a man; this was Buri, who became the grandfather of the great god Odin and his brothers. These gods later killed Aurgelmir, and the flow of his blood drowned all but one frost giant.
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Who killed the Frost Giants in Thor?

In 965 A.D., the Asgardians battled the Frost Giants on Jotunheim during the Asgard-Jotunheim War, ultimately winning the fight. Odin made a truce with Laufey, leader of the Frost Giants and confiscated the Casket of Ancient Winters.
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What happened to the Frost Giants?

After the death of their leader Laufey and Loki's attack on Jotunheim, the Frost Giants were now a broken people. However, when the Bifrost Bridge was destroyed and chaos began to extend over the Nine Realms, they could sense that something had happened.
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Who killed Laufey in Thor?

In the comics, Laufey is killed by Odin during their first battle. The Asgardian was at that time wielding Mjölnir, with which he crushes the Giant's skull. This has since been retconned. In Norse Mythology, Laufey is the mother of Loki and Farbauti was his father.
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Who is the king of the Frost Giants in Thor?

Laufey is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted usually as an enemy of the Asgardian king Odin, father of Thor. He is the King of the Frost Giants, the biological father of Thor's adopted brother and archenemy, Loki.
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Who killed malekith?

He transformed his lieutenant, Algrim, into a Kursed. When Jane was taken to Asgard, Malekith led Dark Elves to attack. During the attack, many Asgardians were killed, including Frigga. Thor entered soon after and struck Malekith with lightning, burning half of his face.
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Why did Odin fight the Frost Giants?

Before departing Jotunheim for Asgard, Odin made certain that the source of the Frost Giants power, the Casket of Ancient Winters was removed from their possession which left their world in ruin for centuries and the Frost Giants hungry for revenge against Odin and Asgard.
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Who killed Bor father of Odin?

The Mighty Thor is a noble and honorable warrior, but his legend was forever tainted when he was tricked into killing Bor, his own grandfather.
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Who killed Loki's dad?

Loki then creates a plan to let Laufey, his biological father, into Asgard so the Frost Giant leader can kill Odin and retrieve the Casket of Ancient Winters, a weapon the Asgardians took from Jotunheim. Then, just before Laufey kills Odin, Loki slays his own biological father, proving where his loyalties lie.
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Did Loki destroy Jotunheim?

He would allow Laufey to go to Asgard to kill Odin. That way, Laufey's worst enemy would be killed and Loki would take the throne. However, Loki betrays and kills Laufey, his father. He then overloads the Bifrost Bridge's power in order to destroy the monster-full Jotunheim.
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Why didn't Loki become a Frost giant?

After Odin's death, Loki did not revert to his blue Frost Giant form, possibly due to Odin's magic being so powerful that it persisted after he died.
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Is Loki King of Jotunheim?

Biography. Loki, Prince of Asgard, Odinson, rightful heir of Jotunheim, and God of Mischief, is burdened with glorious purpose. His desire to be a king drives him to sow chaos in Asgard.
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Is Loki half Frost giant?

Small and weak for a Frost Giant, Loki was abandoned by his father in a temple, being left to die. In 965 A.D., not long after the war between the Giants and the Asgardians, Loki was found by King Odin.
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Is Loki's father Kratos?

Loki and Thor grow up as brothers before eventually being torn apart by Loki's plots to seize the throne for himself. The God of War Loki's lineage is quite different, with Laufey as his birth mother and the Greek demigod, Kratos, as his birth father.
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Why does Loki turn blue?

As noted in the photos above, Loki's "Blue Frost Giant skin" is "transformed by Odin" to make him look like he belongs in Asgard rather than being kin to one of their biggest foes. "Whenever Loki touches Frost Giants or their relics, he temporarily reverts back to his original form, with blue skin and red eyes."
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Who kills Odin in Ragnarök?

Odin is killed by Fenrir who is then killed by Odin's son Vidarr. Thor kills Jörmungandr but succumbs to the serpent's poison after taking only nine steps after the battle and falls dead.
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Is Kratos an Odin?

Both are destined to die at the hands of Kratos and his family in certain prophecies, Odin is destined to die at the jaw of Fenrir which is technically Kratos' grandson, while Zeus was destined to die at the hands of the Marked Warrior which is Kratos himself.
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What is Bor the god of?

Bor was among the gods that created the universe. He and his wife, Bestla, had a son and called him Odin. Bor taught his son to fight, think, rule and serve, but most importantly, Bor taught Odin how to defend the dreams of his father.
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Who is Buri father of Bor?

Buri is the primeval man in Norse mythology. He had neither father nor mother, but was created by a cow named Audhumla. As she licked the salt blocks of Ginnagagap, the shape of a man — Buri — was formed. Buri had a son named Bor.
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Who is king of Asgard after Odin?

Exhausted, Odin fell into the Odinsleep. As Queen Frigga refused to leave his side, Loki became the new head of the Asgardian Royal Family and acting King of Asgard.
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Is Thor half Frost giant?

In fact, Thor is only half Asgardian. This will especially be news for fans who believe Thor's adopted brother Loki (a pint-sized Frost Giant) is the only non-Asgardian member of Odin's family (in the movies, that's a pivotal distinction).
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Are Asgardians stronger than Frost Giants?

Frost giants are a very durable, long lived race, comparable to Asgardians. They appear to be physically stronger and taller than average Asgardians.
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Is Ymir related to Odin?

The Prose Edda also states that three gods killed Ymir; the brothers Odin, Vili and Vé, and details that, upon Ymir's death, his blood caused an immense flood.
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