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Original - [The] Giant Skrymir and Thor, by Louiz Huard .
Reason
In Norse mythology, Thor's battles with the giants make up most of the myths surrounding him. This is one of the two or three most famous: Thor, Loki, and Thor's servant, Þjálfi, are tricked by Skrymir's illusions, and tricked into engage in contests against metaphors made flesh; for instance, Þjálfi is challenged to a foot-race against thought, and Thor is asked to pick up a cat, which is (simplifying slightly) the world. See the article on Útgarða-Loki, an alternative name of Skrymir, for full details.
Articles this image appears in
Útgarða-Loki, Thor, Jötunheimr
Creator
Louis Huard.

Promoted File:Louis Huard - Giant Skrymir and Thor.jpg MER-C 03:18, 15 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]