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Unraveling the Mystery of Thor's Origins

Unraveling the Mystery of Thor's Origins

Discover the enigma behind Thor's origins. Was Thor an ancient king from Thrace who journeyed to Scandinavia? The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson mentions him as the ancestor of Odin. Could he be compared to the Roman god Jupiter or even Hercules? Dive into this mystery to find out.


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00:00: Introduction
00:56: Prose Edda (13th century Icelandic source)
09:08: Roman Sources (Tacitus)
11:04: Conclusion & Mystery


Music: "VOICE OF PRAYER" by Noel Malekar
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Timeline

00:00:Introduction

00:56:Discussion on Prose Edda, a 13th-century Icelandic source

09:08:Insights from Roman sources, including Tacitus

11:04:Conclusion and exploration of Thor's mystery