In Norse mythology, Mjolnir or Mjollnir (usually or /ˈmjɔlnɚ/ in English) is the hammer of Thor, the god of thunder. Distinctively shaped, Mjolnir was depicted as one of the most fearsome weapons in Norse mythology in late Icelandic sources. There, it's used to slay any challengers to Æsir supremacy. Though generally recognized and depicted as a hammer, Mjolnir is sometimes referred to as an axe or club. Legends surrounding Mjolnir's origins vary: some relate that t… (More on Mjolnir)