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It makes sense that in a world reborn, gods would be reborn too, because what would the world be without them? 2. Why does Thor despite his death remain an important part of this new mythology?

Thor remains a very important part of the new mythology because his two sons, Modi and Magni survive, and because they have his legendary hammer, Mojillar. Thor's hammer is mighty, and those we wield it are mighty, so his influence continues even after his death. The author notes that there will still be evil in the world, and so, people like Thor's sons will need to fight it. He writes, "Many courts will rise once more, some good, some evil" (Crossley-Holland 176). Thus, the people, as they begin to repopulate the earth and Valhalla, will need the gods to protect them, and Thor's sons will be charged with at least some of the people's safety. In addition, the hammer is a symbol of fertility as well as a weapon, so it is necessary for...

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Thor is one of the gods referenced the most often in the Norse myths, and he was one of the favorite gods. He was important because he was the cause of thunder and lightening, but he was important for other reasons, too. The author notes, "Thor was held to control 'the winds and showers, the fair weather and fruits of the earth'" (Crossley-Holland xxvii), so his influence was felt throughout the Norse world, and his sons would continue that influence and keep it alive. His father, Odin, the greatest of gods, built the original Valhalla, and his sons will help reign over the new Valhalla that emerges after Ragnarok and the destruction of their lands.
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Crossley-Holland, Kevin. The Norse Myths. New York: Pantheon Books, 1980

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