Today, many people know Thor as a comic book character, but: Who is Thor?

Today, many people know Thor as a comic book character, but: Who is Thor?

Thor, the sky god, is part of a long tradition of gods who rule over thunder and cause storms. This also makes him an important fertility god, providing the water plants need to grow. Thor 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.