Mjölnir (Hammer of Thor)

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Mjölnir (HAMMER OF THOR) - In Norse mythology, Mjölnir is the hammer of Thor, a major Norse god associated with thunder.  Mjölnir is depicted in Norse mythology as one of the most fearsome weapons, capable of leveling mountains.  

Most practitioners of Germanic Neo pagan faiths wear Mjölnir pendants as a symbol of that faith worldwide.  Renditions of Mjölnir are designed, crafted and sold by some Germanic Neo pagan groups and individuals.

Some controversy has occurred concerning the potential recognition of the symbol as a religious symbol by the United States government.  However,  In May 2013 the "Hammer of Thor" was added to the list of United States Department of Veterans Affairs emblems for headstones and markers.