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Why did the comic book hero Thor use a hammer?

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Thor was based on the Norse thunder god of the same name. As the mythology dictates, Thor threw his hammer Mjolnir which would could return to him. Although his hammer was his main fighting weapon he was also capable of throwing lightning.

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