The giant Thrym stole Mjolnir.
The Theft of Mjolnir
According to the provided reference, Thrym, a giant, was the one who stole Thor's powerful hammer, Mjolnir. The motivation behind the theft was Thrym's desire to have the goddess Freyja as his bride. He demanded her hand in marriage as ransom for the return of the hammer.
The Failed Ransom Attempt
- When the gods learned of Thrym's demand, they were unwilling to let Freyja be married off to the giant.
- To resolve this, a plan was devised where Thor disguised himself as Freyja.
- Thor, in disguise, was then taken to Thrym, who was unaware of the switch.
- During the wedding ceremony, the hammer, Mjolnir, was brought out to consecrate the bride.
- Thor immediately seized the hammer, defeating Thrym.
Summary of Events
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| The Theft | Thrym steals Mjolnir. |
| Ransom Demand | Thrym asks for Freyja's hand in marriage as ransom. |
| Failed Plan | The gods decide to trick Thrym by dressing Thor as Freyja |
| The Deception | Thor, disguised as Freyja, tricks Thrym at the wedding. |
| Mjolnir Recovery | Thor seizes the hammer and defeats Thrym. |
In summary, Thrym was the giant who stole Mjolnir, although Thor quickly retrieved it through a clever deception.
