Explore this Norse mythology and Viking Age topic: Why Mjölnir Has a Short Handle. In the medieval narrative, In Snorri’s narrative, Loki’s fly bites make Brokkr pause at the bellows while Mjölnir is forged, leaving the hammer with a handle judged too short. The flaw does not prevent the gods from declaring it the greatest defence against the jötnar. Save this illustrated guide for source-aware Norse mythology and Viking Age history.
Thor with his hammer. and the jotne Hyme catches the Midgarsorm.
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Mjolnir came out of the forge with a handle too short, and it hits so hard that Thor cannot grip it with bare hands. He needs Jarngreipr, the iron gloves, and the belt Megingjord that doubles his strength. Without all three he is just a very angry god with a very heavy hammer. Which of Thor's possessions matter most, and why the sagas never let him lose the gloves, is on the blog. #thor #mjolnir #norsemythology #vikings
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Why does Mjölnir have its famous short handle? In Snorri’s story, Loki transforms into a fly and attacks the dwarf Brokkr while the hammer is being forged. The interruption leaves the handle shorter than intended, yet the gods still judge Mjölnir the greatest treasure because Thor can use it to defend Asgard.