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Thor is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Thor (lit. "thunder") is the god of lightning, thunder and storms and a prominent figure in Norse mythology. Son of the All Father Odin, he is among the strongest figures in the Norse pantheon with various tales of his might and power. He wields three sacred items: Mjölnir, a hammer of great strength; Járngreipr or Járnglófar, iron gauntlets he uses when wielding Mjölnir; and Megingjörð, a belt that increases his already immense power by half.[1]

Thor has his origins in common Germanic tradition, being the root of the name of the day Thursday (a Germanic adaptation of the Latin Dies Iovis, or "Day of Jove"). In Germany, cognates of the name directly referring to a deity are attested on the Nordendorf fibulae (ᚦᛟᚾᚨᚱ Þonar) and in a baptismal vow found in Mainz (Thonaer). Tacitus mentions the Germans as worshiping Hercules, which has been speculated to refer to Thor.

Prior to his murder of Baldur, Thor was a frequent companion of Loki, with various tales recounting their adventures. Once Mjölnir was stolen by the giant Thrymr and would only return it if the goddess Freyja would marry him. Loki plotted to steal back the hammer by dressing Thor in a wedding dress and veil to deceive Thrymr into believing that Thor was Freyja agreeing to marry him with Loki acting as his maid. At the wedding Thor struggled to hide his rage, his glare sending Thrymr across the hall in fear, but with Loki's aid they were able to deceive the giants until Mjölnir was brought before Thor as a blessing for their marriage, to which Thor ripped of his disguise and slaughtered Thrymr and his kin.

He is prophesied to do battle at Ragnarok where he will fight the world serpent Jörmungandr to the death, with Thor successfully killing the serpent only to succumb to it's poison after nine steps.

Design

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Thor.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei
(A-Mode DDS) 		Origin: Scandinavia

The Aesir thunder god of Norse mythology. He rides a chariot pulled by two goats, and wields the hammer Mjolnir. He also wears the belt Megingjoro[sic] and iron gloves called Jarngreipr. He is the god of lightning and thunder, as well as fertility. At Ragnarok, he will defeat Jormundandr,[sic] but will succumb to its venom.

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne In Norse mythology, he is the son of Odin and the god of thunder. He wears the belt Megingjard, which doubles his strength. Lightning flashes whenever he throws his hammer, Mjollnir.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster In Norse mythology, he is the son of Odin and the god of thunder. He wears the belt Megingjard, which doubles his strength. Lightning flashes whenever he throws his hammer, Mjolnir.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey The Norse god of thunder. He wields Mjolnir, a hammer that returns to its owner after being thrown.

It is said he and the World Serpent Jormungandr will kill each other at Ragnarok.

Shin Megami Tensei IV The Norse god of thunder and fertility, whose strength is incomparable. He is a heroic and honest god.

He is worshipped mainly by farmers and is most known for defeating giants. He wields Mjolnir, a hammer which returns to its owner after being thrown. He and the World Serpent, Jormungandr, are fated to kill each other at Ragnarok.

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse The Norse god of thunder and fertility, whose strength is incomparable. He is a heroic and honest god.

He is worshipped mainly by farmers and is most known for defeating giants. He wields Mjolnir, a hammer which returns to its owner after being thrown. He and the World Serpent, Jormungandr, are fated to kill each other at Ragnarok.

Shin Megami Tensei V The Norse god of thunder and fertility whose strength is incomparable.

He is a heroic and honest god worshiped mainly by farmers and is primarily known for defeating the giants. He wields Mjolnir, a hammer that returns to its owner after being thrown. He and the World Serpent, Jormungandr, are fated to kill each other at Ragnarok.

Liberation Dx2 The Norse god of thunder. Later known as the god of agriculture, he was worshipped mostly by farmers. Thor is a heroic and honest god with unrivaled strength. Some claim he could even swallow a cow whole. With the magical hammer Mjolnir which returns to its owner after being thrown, he smites his enemies with ease.
Soul Hackers
(3DS) 		The Norse god of thunder. He wields Mjolnir, a hammer that returns to its owner after being thrown.

It is said he and the World Serpent Jormungandr will kill each other at Ragnarok.

Reappearing in Shin Megami Tensei form. The Norse god of thunder. He wields Mjolnir, a hammer that returns to its owner after being thrown.
It is said he and the World Serpent Jormungandr will kill each other at Ragnarok.

Soul Hackers 2 The Norse god of thunder and fertility whose strength is incomparable. He is a heroic and honest god worshiped mainly by farmers and is primarily known for defeating the giants. He wields Mjolnir, a hammer that returns to its owner after being thrown. He and the World Serpent, Jormungandr, are fated to kill each other at Ragnarok.
Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army Norse god of thunder and nature. His hammer Mjolnir can crush any enemy and return to Thor's hands.

On the day of Ragnarok, he and Jormungand, the Midgard Serpent, are fated to kill each other.

Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon Norse god of thunder and harvests. His hammer Mjolnir can crush any enemy and return to Thor's hands.

On the day of Ragnarok, he and Jormungand, the Midgard Serpent, are fated to kill each other.

Persona 3 Reload The Norse thunder god and son of Odin. He owns the power-enhancing belt, Megingjard, and wields Mjolnir, a hammer that causes lightning to strike and returns to its owner if thrown.
Persona 4 Norse thunder god, and son of Odin. He wears the belt Megingjard, which doubles his power. Lightning flashes whenever he throws his hammer, Mjolnir.
Persona 5 The Norse thunder god and son of Odin, Thor owns the power-enhancing belt, Megingjard, and wields Mjolnir, a hammer that causes lightning to strike and returns to its owner after thrown.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Norse thunder god and son of Odin, he wears the belt Megingjard, which doubles his power. Lightning flashes whenever he throws his hammer, Mjolnir.
Persona 5 Strikers The Norse thunder god and son of Odin, Thor owns the power-enhancing belt, Megingjard, and wields Mjolnir, a hammer that causes lightning to strike and returns to its owner if thrown.
Persona 5 Tactica The Norse thunder god and son of Odin, Thor owns the power-enhancing belt, Megingjard, and wields Mjolnir, a hammer that causes lightning to strike and returns to its owner if thrown.
Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book A warrior with a powerful, mythical hammer that magically returns when it is thrown.
Devil Survivor: Overclocked The Norse god of thunder and fertility, whose strength is incomparable. He is a heroic and honest god.

He is worshipped mainly by farmers and is most known for defeating giants. He wields Mjolnir, a hammer which returns to its owner after being thrown. He and the World Serpent, Jormungandr, are fated to kill each other at Ragnarok.

Devil Survivor 2 The Norse god of thunder and fertility, whose strength is incomparable. He is a heroic and honest god.

He is worshipped mainly by farmers and is most known for defeating giants. He wields Mjolnir, a hammer which returns to its owner after being thrown. He and the World Serpent, Jormungandr, are fated to kill each other at Ragnarok.

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei

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Thor is the American Ambassador Thorman's true identity. If the Hero defeats Gotou and visits Thorman again, he will be pleasantly suprised and reveal himself to be Thor, a servant of God, and then asks that the Hero continue to do the Lord's work. If the Hero agrees, Thor will be pleased, but then informs him that despite Gotou's plans being thwarted, there are too many demons in Tokyo to manage, so ICBMs must be launched to eradicate them all and begin the construction of the Millennium Kingdom. He leaves promptly after as the missiles are launched at the city. If the Hero refuses to work with him, the god becomes enraged and attacks the party, but although he is defeated, he is still able to launch the nuclear warheads before he dies, which obliterate Tokyo.

End of spoilers.

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Thor is a member of the Mantra Army and is Gozu-Tennoh's right-hand man. He is primarily responsible for organizing the army.[2]

When the Demi-fiend first enters the Mantra's Headquarters, he finds Isamu Nitta being confronted by Thor. As Isamu is distracted by the Demi-fiend's appearance, Thor wordlessly swings his hammer at the boy, which sends him flying back-first into a pillar, and proceeds to grab Isamu's head and absorb some Magatsuhi from him. Thor then notices the Demi-fiend's presence and orders some Nues to imprison him for trespassing on Mantra territory. To prove his innocence, Demi-fiend is put on a trial of strength where he must defeat a set of opponents, with Thor being the final obstacle he must face. Impressed by the Demi-fiend's strength, Thor gives him the Narukami Magatama and tells him to meet Gozu-Tennoh, as he believes his power can change the world. He then orders the judge to pardon him and permits him to freely enter the Mantra's Headquarters.

Later, after Gozu-Tennoh's death, Thor declares that the Mantra have been destroyed by the Assembly of Nihilo and attributes their aimless reign over Tokyo to their failure to best the Nihilo, who, in contrast, had a more complex goal in mind. Thor abandons Ikebukuro and sets out on a personal journey to achieve his ideal world ruled by the strong, though he says that if the Demi-fiend is truly strong, they will meet again.

At the end of the game, Demi-fiend crosses paths with Thor for a final time in the Tower of Kagutsuchi. Thor is slightly surprised at seeing how strong the Demi-fiend has become, and, having become a follower of Yosuga, will address the Demi-fiend differently depending on his route. If the Demi-fiend is not Yosuga-aligned, Thor will attack him to prevent him from getting in the way of the world of Yosuga's creation. After his defeat, Thor is shocked at his prowess but remains confident that Chiaki will be able to create the strong world of Yosuga, perishing as he proclaims Yosuga's glory. If the Demi-fiend is Yosuga-aligned, although Thor will acknowledge that they are both followers of Yosuga, he will nonetheless wish to test Demi-fiend's strength against his to decide who is truly the strongest between them. After being defeated, a dying Thor approves of the Demi-fiend's power and promises to lend his power to him if he summons him through Fusion. He dies as he entrusts him with the world of Yosuga.

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Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese トール Tōru Thor
暗夜の雷帝Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) An'ya no Raitei Thunder Emperor of the Dark Night
Simplified Chinese 托尔 Tuō'ěr Thor
暗夜的雷帝Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Ànyè de Léidì Thunder Emperor of the Dark Night
Traditional Chinese 托爾 Tuō'ěr Thor
暗夜的雷帝Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Ànyè de Léidì Thunder Emperor of the Dark Night
French Thor Thor
Empereur du TonnerrePersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Emperor of Thunder
German Thor Thor
Gebieter des DonnersPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Lord of Thunder
Italian Thor Thor
Signore del tuonoPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Lord of Thunder
Korean 토르 Toreu Thor
암야暗夜의 뇌제雷帝Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Amya-ui Noeje Thunder Emperor of the Dark Night
Polish Tor
Brazilian Portuguese Thor
Russian Тор Tor Thor
Spanish Thor Thor
Emperador del truenoPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Emperor of Thunder
Turkish Thor

Gallery

Videos

Thor's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V
Thor's Daily Demon Future Prediction with Ringo for Soul Hackers 2

References

  1. ↑ "Hann á ok þrjá kostgripi. Einn þeira er hamarrinn Mjöllnir, er hrímþursar ok bergrisar kenna, þá er hann kemr á loft, ok er þat eigi undarligt. Hann hefir lamit margan haus á feðrum eða frændum þeira. Annan grip á hann beztan, megingjarðar, ok er hann spennir þeim um sik, þá vex honum ásmegin hálfu. Inn þriðja hlut á hann, þann er mikill gripr er í. Þat eru járnglófar. Þeira má hann eigi missa við hamarskaftit." Translation: "He has also three things of great price: one is the hammer Mjöllnir, which the Rime-Giants and the Hill-Giants know, when it is raised on high; and that is no wonder, it has bruised many a skull among their fathers or their kinsmen. He has a second costly thing, best of all: the girdle of might; and when he clasps it about him, then the godlike strength within him is increased by half. Yet a third thing he has, in which there is much virtue: his iron gloves; he cannot do without them when he uses his hammer-shaft." "Gylfaginning", Prose Edda (13th century), Snorri Sturlusson. Old Norse. Translation by Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur (1916).
  2. ↑ "Soul: The Mantra is run by Gozu-Tennoh's right-hand man, named Thor. Thanks to him, the Mantra finally look like an organization." Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax (PlayStation 2). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English. Translation by Atlus.
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