How Thor Killed a Dwarf Without Mjölnir | Norse Mythology

Thor didn’t need Mjölnir to defeat the dwarf Alvíss. In this strange story from Norse mythology, Alvíss arrives expecting to marry Thor’s daughter. But instead of fighting him, Thor challenges the dwarf known as “All-Wise” to prove his legendary knowledge. Alvíss answers question after question about the earth, sky, moon, sun, giants, gods, elves, dwarfs, and the different worlds of Norse mythology. But Thor has a hidden plan. While Alvíss proudly proves how intelligent he is, the night is slowly disappearing. And when sunrise finally arrives, the dwarf discovers that Thor’s questions were never really a test. They were a trap. This is the story of Thor and Alvíss from Alvíssmál, one of the most unusual tales from the Poetic Edda—and one of the rare times Thor defeats an opponent without needing brute strength or Mjölnir. If you enjoy stories about Thor, Odin, Loki, Ragnarök, Norse gods, Viking mythology, and creatures from Norse mythology, subscribe for more forgotten myths and legendary stories. Timestamps 00:00 Thor’s Strangest Kill 01:49 Alvíss Comes for Thor’s Daughter 04:03 Why Doesn’t Thor Use Mjölnir? 06:10 Thor’s Knowledge Challenge Begins 07:30 Alvíss Reveals His Own Weakness 08:35 Thor’s Secret Trap Is Revealed 09:45 Sunrise — Thor’s Real Weapon #NorseMythology #Thor #Alviss #Mjolnir #VikingMythology