Norse mythology has captivated the minds of many for centuries. From Thor to Loki, the tales of these figures have been retold and reimagined in countless ways throughout history. You're probably ...

Even people who didn’t like previous Thor films enjoyed Ragnarok. Here are 20 facts you might not know about the movie to read before the end of the world. 1 of 20 ...

But the true essence of the legend lies not in our sanitised representations of golden-haired women drifting regally through the skies on white horses, but in Old Norse mythology of the 13th ...

Neil Gaiman stops by the WSJ Cafe to discuss his new book "Norse Mythology" and how his take on Thor, Odin and Loki is different from Marvel's comic book version. Photo: Getty Images ...

They are not based on facts or reality ... down lightning bolts on to earth when he was in a rage. While Norse myth reckons that Thor, another God, would cause lightning with his massive hammer.

Thor’s Fight with the Giants, 1872, Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden. When we think about Norse Mythology, it can be difficult to shake the image of an otherworldly Chris Hemsworth with bulging ...