Mjölnir: Thor's Mighty Hammer

Mjölnir is depicted in Norse mythology as one of the most fearsome weapons, capable of leveling entire mountains and crushing anything it is unleashed upon. It belongs to the Norse God Thor and is associated with his attribute of being the God of Thunder. 

Both the comic and norse myths tell of the wielder of the mighty hammer must be deemed worthy. if the wielder for whatever reason falters, or cracks under the pressures of life, they may never wield the hammer. 

From a comic book perspective, this concept of worthiness creates a whole new plane for writers to develop inner emotional conflict within the character of Thor. It also allows audiences and readers, whether they watch Thor on film or read the latest edition of The Avengers, to see the that the hammer is indeed a tangible and powerful weapon for its wielder.