Mjölnir
hammer of the god Thor in Norse mythology
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Summary
Mjölnir is a Norse mythical object[1]. Mjölnir ranks in the top 6% of norse mythical object entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,502 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Creator: Eitri[3]
- Instance of: mythological weapon[4]
- Owned by: Thor[5]
- Part of: Norse mythology[6]
- Commons category: Mjöllnir[7]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[8]
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Influence
Things named for Mjölnir include molnupiravir[9], a type of chemical entity[10] and 85585 Mjolnir[11], a potentially hazardous asteroid[12].
Why It Matters
Mjölnir has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[13] Mjölnir is known by 91 alternative names across languages and contexts.[14]
Entities named for Mjölnir include molnupiravir[9], a type of chemical entity[10] and 85585 Mjolnir[11], a potentially hazardous asteroid[12].