Norse mythology

Mythical objects — Norse mythology

Thor's hammer Mjolnir, stout in shape with a short handle, surrounded by lightning

Mjolnir: Thor's hammer in Norse mythology

Mjolnir, Thor's hammer in Norse mythology: forged by the dwarves Brokkr and Sindri, its handle shortened by Loki's sabotage, and its central role at Ragnarök.

Gungnir, the spear of Odin, held by the god with his ravens, classical Norse art

Gungnir, Odin's spear in Norse mythology

Gungnir in Norse mythology: Odin's unerring spear, forged by the dwarf Sons of Ivaldi, inscribed with runes and cast over armies to dedicate them to the god of the slain.