Thrym is a jotunn (giant) in Norse mythology, best known as the king of the giants associated with theft and mischief. He is most famously featured in the myth concerning the theft of Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir. According to the story, Thrym steals Mjolnir and demands the goddess Freyja’s hand in marriage in exchange for the weapon.
In the myth, Thor disguises himself as a bride (alongside Loki) to retrieve the hammer. During the wedding feast, Thrym eagerly reveals the stolen Mjolnir, allowing Thor to reclaim his weapon and defeat the giants. Thrym’s role symbolizes chaos and the disruptive power of the jotnar in Norse lore, embodying themes of conflict between gods and giants.
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