Who made Thor's hammer?

Forged by Eitri and the Dwarves of Nidavellir in the heart of a dying star. Mjolnir is enchanted so it can only be wielded by those who are deemed "worthy".
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Who made Thor's hammer Norse mythology?

In its account of Norse mythology, the Prose Edda relates how the hammer was made by the dwarven brothers Eitri and Brokkr, and how its characteristically short handle was due to a mistake during its manufacture.
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What Dwarf made Thor's hammer?

Eitri the Dwarf King is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Eitri is a Dwarf who lives on Svartalfheim. He is a weapons forger and is notable for being the one who created Mjolnir for the Norse God Thor. He has also occasionally aided the New Mutants.
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Who made Thor's AXE?

In the comics, dwarves forged Jarnbjorn for Thor, and a similar backstory for Thor's axe plays out in Infinity War because Eitri, King of the Dwarves (played by Peter Dinklage), creates the axe that Thor uses as his weapon in the newest Avengers movie.
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Where did Thor get his hammer from?

Thor got his hammer, Mjolnir, in Norse mythology from the dwarves Brokkr and Sindri (sometimes called Eitri) when Loki made a bet with the dwarves to determine the better blacksmith. Mjolnir was a remarkable weapon that could kill giants, bless marriages, and restore the dead to life.
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Who is the strongest Avenger?

1 Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff

That was enough to consider her near the top but Wanda Maximoff, known as Scarlet Witch, is the officially most powerful Avenger now.
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Who can lift Thor hammer?

Other than Thor and Odin, certain other individuals have proven worthy of lifting Mjolnir in the primary continuity:
  • Roger "Red" Norvell (a deliberate ruse by Odin)
  • Beta Ray Bill.
  • Buri (also known as Tiwaz, Thor's great-grandfather)
  • Captain America in his "The Captain" role.
  • Eric Masterson.
  • Bor (Thor's grandfather)
  • Loki.
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Can Groot lift Mjolnir?

Thor's hammer Mjolnir was defined by the fact that only the 'worthy' could lift it – so basically no-one except the god of thunder (and Vision, for some reason). But when it comes to the weapon's replacement, Stormbreaker – which Thor forges in Avengers: Infinity War – Groot is able to lift it too.
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Is Beta Ray Bill stronger than Thor?

Though the reason for their toughness does vary. For Beta Ray Bill, he was designed that way and has multiple factors for being that way. Meanwhile, Thor has the power of an Asgardian and Mjolnir to back him up. Believe it or not, but Beta Ray Bill is just a tiny bit more durable than Thor.
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How heavy is Mjolnir?

For example, Marvel – which publishes the Thor comics – issued a “Thor's Hammer” trading card in 1991 that states Mjolnir is made of Uru and weighs precisely 42.3 pounds.
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Who made Odin's spear?

History. According to one story, dwarves forged it from sunlight as a gift to Odin. Another story states it was among several objects forged by the Sons of Ivalid as part of a contest arranged by Loki. According to another story, Gungnir is from a previous Asgard that was destroyed by Ragnarok.
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Did Odin have a hammer?

Mjollnir, Old Norse Mjöllnir, in Norse mythology, the hammer of the thunder god, Thor, and the symbol of his power.
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What is Thor the god of?

Thor (Old Norse: Þórr) is the Norse god of thunder, the sky, and agriculture. He is the son of Odin, chief of the gods, and Odin's consort Jord (Earth) and husband of the fertility goddess Sif, who is the mother of his son Modi and daughter Thrud; his other son, Magni, may be from a union with the giantess Jarnsaxa.
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Who created Stormbreaker?

In the comics, the Stormbreaker was created by Odin as a weapon for Beta Ray Bill, after he returned Mjølnir to Thor. The Marvel Cinematic Universe version of Stormbreaker shares similarities with the Mjølnir of the Ultimate Universe such as the tip of the hammer.
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Was Mjolnir real?

Although analysts have yet to identify the metal, experts told Stenarna it was likely a complex alloy, as there was no oxidation on the surface of the giant hammer. The object, engraved in intricate runes and lightning bolts, measures more than 60 centimetres from handle to head.
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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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Could Spiderman lift Mjolnir?

If Marvel fans have ever wondered if Spider-Man was worthy of lifting Thor's hammer, the answer is yes.
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Who is the strongest Marvel character?

Over 3000 years old, Hercules, the son of Zeus, is considered the physically strongest character in the entire Marvel universe.
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Can Black Widow lift Thor's hammer?

Black Widow Became Worthy And Lifted Mjolnir After Thor Died.
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What is Thor's axe called?

In Infinity War, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) — accompanied by Groot and Rocket — travels to Nidavellir, where a new weapon is forged for him: an ax called Stormbreaker. The weapon comes courtesy of Eitri (Peter Dinklage), and it allows him to return to Earth just in time to help his friends in a battle in Wakanda.
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Is Thanos worthy of Mjolnir?

While many believed Thanos lifted Mjolnir during the Battle of Earth in Avengers: Endgame, a detail shows he knew he wasn't worthy of it.
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Can Red Hulk lift Thor's hammer?

Well, clever boy he is, the Red Hulk found a loophole, managing to use the hammer's forward momentum to carry him and Thor into space, where the zero gravity negated the otherwise absolute rule to lift the hammer of "being worthy." From there, Red Hulk proceeded to beat Thor with Mjolnir before leaving him for dead.
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How old is Thor's hammer?

The hammer is attested in numerous sources, including 11th century runic Kvinneby amulet, the Poetic Edda, a collection of eddic poetry compiled in the 13th century, and the Prose Edda, a collection of prose and poetry compiled in the 13th century.
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Can Batman lift Thors hammer?

At his best moments, Batman can probably lift Mjolnir, but on his darkest nights he probably couldn't move it an inch.
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