The Viking Issue

8 Norse gods you need to know before Thor: Love and Thunder

The divine origins of the MCU’s biggest stars.

July 6, 2022

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Poster art for the Thor The Dark World movie

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Norse gods have been part of Marvel comics since the 1960s, and they joined the MCU with 2011’s Thor. Now, the gods of Asgard are as ingrained in Marvel movies as any hero, but they look very different from the pantheon they’re based on.

A screenshot of the character from MCU - Loki

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Here’s how the MCU’s Norse gods stack up to their ancient origins

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