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Why Marvel's Thor is Actually Magni, the Norse God of Strength
The Thor featured in the Marvel franchise bears almost no resemblance to his original Norse namesake. The historical Thor of the Eddas was a rugged, thick-set deity of the working man, defined by fiery red hair, a massive beard, and a thunderous temper. He was the raw force of the storm and the forge, intimately tied to the grit and smoke of ancient craftsmanship.
Marvel strips away this red-bearded artisan archetype and replaces it with an idealized, golden-haired cosmic prince. This pristine, youthful warrior spirit aligns perfectly with a different figure from Norse myth: Magni, the son of Thor whose name translates to "Strength."
Wielding the iconic hammer does not contradict this lineage; it fulfills it. According to the Prose Edda, the historical Thor is fated to fall at Ragnarok, and it is explicitly written that his sons, Magni and Modi, survive the cataclysm to inherit Mjölnir. By stepping out of his father's
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