Is Thor's mum a giant?

Yes, in Norse mythology, Thor's mother is the giantess (Jötunn) Jörd (also known as Fjörgyn or Hlóðyn), who personifies the Earth and is a consort of Odin, making Thor a child of both the Aesir gods and the giants, hence sometimes considered a demigod. In the God of War games, she's also portrayed as a giantess named Fjörgyn, while Marvel Comics sometimes uses Frigga (Odin's wife) as his mother, but the mythological roots point to the giantess Jörd.
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Is Thor's mother a giant?

Yes, in Norse mythology, Thor's mother is the giantess Jörð (also called Fjörgyn or Hlóðyn), who personifies the Earth, making Thor a child of the gods and a giantess, often described as being more giant than god in lineage. She's a powerful figure connected to the physical world, but in modern adaptations like Marvel, his mother is often depicted as Frigga, an Aesir goddess. 
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Are Jotun actually giants?

Terms for jötnar are often translated into Modern English as "giant" or "giantess". John Lindow uses the glosses to contrast them with the gods but notes that they are not giant, being similar in size to the gods, and are best conceived of as a kin or family group, separated by relation rather than physical appearance.
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Who is Saxa to Thor?

Saxa's name refers to that of the giant Járnsaxa. According to Poetic Edda, the first book to be recorded by Völuspá (the seer's prophecy about Ragnarök), Járnsaxa was Thor's lover and had a son with him, Magni.
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Was Odin's mother a giant?

Bestla is the mother of the gods Odin, Vili and Vé by way of Borr, the sister of an unnamed being who assisted Odin, and the daughter or, depending on source, granddaughter of the jötunn Bölþorn. Bestla is said to be a giantess whom wedded with the father of the gods, Borr the son of Buri.
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God of War Ragnarok - What Happened to the Giants EXPLAINED!

Is Loki 100% Frost Giant?

Yes, Loki is a full-blooded Frost Giant by birth, but he appears Asgardian because Odin used powerful magic to alter his appearance and raise him as an Asgardian, hiding his Jotun heritage; his blue skin and giant stature only reveal themselves with strong Frost Giant magic or touch, as seen in Thor and the Loki series.
 
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Who is bigger, Zeus or Odin?

Believe or not. Zeus is and always was Odin's superior. - He is older✔️ - He is way above class100 tons, while Odin barely could lift 75 tons in his physically prime✔️ - He leads and rules over way more powerful gods.
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Does Saxa really love Magne?

In Netflix's Ragnarok, Saxa is strongly attracted to Magne due to his power, leading to a sexual encounter and her offer to rule together, but it's ambiguous if this was true love or a power play for alliance against her family, though some fans feel she genuinely wanted love from him amidst their complex, often dark, dynamic. Their relationship is filled with high-stakes tension, manipulation, and fantasy elements, especially as Magne struggles with his identity and powers.
 
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Why did Freya become evil?

Kratos eventually resorted to kill Baldur in order to save Freya, earning Freya's hatred in the process. She swears vengeance against Kratos for killing Baldur, even though her son was hellbent on killing her and would have forced Kratos to kill him anyway right afterwards.
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Why is Loki so small if he's a frost giant?

Loki appears smaller because he was born a runt among Frost Giants, leading his father Laufey to abandon him; Odin found and adopted him, casting a powerful spell to make him appear Asgardian and hide his heritage, which also stunted his growth, but contact with Jotunheim magic can reveal his true, blue-skinned, giant form, though he retains his smaller stature due to the permanent nature of Odin's alteration, as shown in What If...? where a full-sized, un-adopted Loki is much larger.
 
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Who is the Norse god of virginity?

Gefion, the Norse Goddess of Unmarried Women

According to The Prose Edda of Snorri Sturluson, Gefion (also spelled Gefjon) was the fourth goddess of the Æsir, following Frigg (the wife of Odin), Sága, and Eir (the best of physicians). Gefion, we are told, was a virgin, and was thus served by women who died unmarried.
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Who are the 12 giants of Gaia?

Individual Giants
  • Argus - Creation of Hera.
  • Antaeus - A half-giant who is the son of Gaea and Poseidon.
  • Cacus - Son of Hephaestus.
  • Geryon - Grandson of Medusa and Poseidon.
  • Procrustes - Son of Poseidon. ...
  • Talos - Creation of Hephaestus.
  • Typhon - Son of Gaea and Tartarus.
  • Charybdis - Daughter of Gaea and Poseidon.
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How is Hela related to Loki?

In Norse Mythology, Hela (Hel) is Loki's daughter with the giantess Angrboða, making her Thor's niece and a major figure of death. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), she's presented as Odin's firstborn and Loki's older sister, a significant change that establishes her as Thor's sister and Loki's adoptive sibling, ruling the underworld as goddess of death.
 
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Did Thor have a son with a giant?

Then Magni came up, son of Thor and Járnsaxa: he was then three nights old; he cast the foot of Hrungnir off Thor, and spake: 'See how ill it is, father, that I came so late: I had struck this giant dead with my fist, methinks, if I had met with him.
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Is Loki a god or demi god?

Loki is a complex figure: he's a Jötunn (Frost Giant) by birth, the son of the giant Laufey, but he's considered an honorary member of the Aesir gods, adopted by Odin and raised in Asgard, making him functionally a god in Norse mythology and Marvel lore, often called the God of Mischief. So, he's a giant with god-like status and attributes, not a demigod in the typical human-god offspring sense, though he fathers powerful beings like Fenrir and Jörmungandr. 
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Does Thor get Hela pregnant?

Thor holds up his end of the bargain and demands his return to Earth however Hela tells him that according to Odin's laws another must die, if he is to leave. Enraged, Thor states that it will be her death that will release him but Hela revealed that she was pregnant and asked Thor if he would kill his unborn child.
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Is Polaris actually Magneto's daughter?

Yes, in both the Marvel comics and the The Gifted TV series, Polaris (Lorna Dane) is indeed Magneto's biological daughter, a fact confirmed in the comics in 2003 and a major plot point in the show, stemming from an affair Magneto had with Lorna's mother. Her mutant powers over magnetism are inherited from him, though their relationship is complex, with Magneto erasing her early memories of discovering her powers after they accidentally killed her foster parents.
 
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Who is Thor's strongest child?

Magni, Modi, and Thrud are part of the Last of the Aesir Magni is the Norse god of strength. He is the son of Thor and the giantess Járnsaxa, and the brother of Móði. He is reputedly the strongest god in Norse mythology, even more than his father. No one knows the truth of his ability to control strength.
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What god is Saxa in Ragnarok?

Saxa is Jarnsaxa for sure. In the mythology Thor had a lover other than his wife Sif. And her name is Jarnsaxa. Most important she is also giant.
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Is Ragnarok all in Magne's Head?

Yes, the epic battles and supernatural events in Netflix's Ragnarok were ultimately revealed to be largely within Magne's head, a powerful psychological manifestation or delusion stemming from trauma, heavily influenced by his Thor comics, as he tried to process his father's death and the corruption in his town. The show's ending reveals that the real-world conflict with the giant-like Jutuls resolved, not through divine warfare, but through Magne accepting his reality and moving forward, throwing away his comics to embrace a new, grounded life.
 
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Is Saxa salt sea salt?

Saxa Fine Sea Salt is the alternative to traditional salt. It offers the natural flavour of Sea Salt, but in a fine format so there is no need to grind it. Ideal for table and cooking usage, it unlocks the flavour in your cooking, helping you to produce tasty meals.
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Which god can beat Zeus?

Poseidon Hades and Zeus are equally powerful. Zeus is the leader cause of a draw they did of who will rule the underworld the seas and the sky. Zeus became the ruler of the sky and that's why he is the leader of the gods. Poseidon and Hades can easily beat Zeus but they dont cause they respect the result of the draw.
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Which god is strongest in Records of Ragnarok?

Some of the most powerful deities such as Zeus and Thor have showcased the ability to potentially destroy planets. However, this level of power is very rare among the Gods.
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Can Zeus lift Thor's hammer?

Unlike the others, Zeus is not worthy to lift Mjolnir, but through a loophole, he can anyway. If Mjolnir is to enter his domain, Zeus's MCU powers should override Odin's enchantment, meaning he can hold Mjolnir.
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