The modern interpretation, largely driven by Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), reimagines Thor as a cosmic prince and a founding member of the Avengers.
In original Norse mythology, Thor is the son of Odin and Jörð (the personification of Earth). Unlike the polished hero often seen in modern media, the mythological Thor was a red-bearded, fierce-tempered protector of humanity (Midgard). Thor: Zeul tunetului
: Portrayed by Chris Hemsworth, the character shifted from a Shakespearean, stoic warrior in Thor (2011) to a more comedic, emotionally complex "Space Viking" in Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder . The modern interpretation, largely driven by Marvel Comics
