Freyja

One day, Thor's hammer was stolen. Loki searched for it, and found that the giant Thrym had hidden the hammer, and refused to give it back unless the beautiful goddess Freyja became his wife. The gods worked out a plan to get the hammer back while keeping Freyja safe. Thor was dressed up as Freyja, as a beautiful woman, and sent to the giant as his bride. (Thor had a bristling red beard!) Loki went with him. At first the giant was worried about his bride's enormous appetite and fierce eyes, but Loki convinced him to accept her! Finally, the giant brought out Thor's hammer, and gave it to his new bride. Thor gave an enormous roar, tore off his wedding dress, and killed the giant with his hammer.

The picture shows Thor's hammer as an amulet (or good luck charm).

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