The God of Thunder will have company for Thor: Love and Thunder, the character’s fourth film within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The curious thing in this case is that it is not about one of the Guardians of the Galaxy, for example, or another superhero that will join the film. But no. It is about a pair of goats that, although they may seem out of the story, they do have a rich tradition related to Norse myth.
Within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) appeared as one of the narrative pillars, along with Captain America (Chris Evans) and Hombre de Hierro (Robert Downey Jr.). That triad of characters sustained the first three phases of the mega story inspired by comics. From Avengers: Endgame (Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, 2019), only the role played by Hemsworth remains, after Thor (Kenneth Branagh, 2011), Thor, a dark world (Alan Taylor, 2013) and Thor: Ragnarök (Taika Waititi, 2017).
From the last of the aforementioned films, beyond the cameos in other productions, the character took on a new tone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He became a figure with many more nuances, humor and a point of drama that enriched his story, in addition to the growth of Chris Hemsworth as an actor. The events of Avengers: Endgame they left the character free from the responsibility of a kingdom and open to having crusades across the galaxy. At this point in the story is where the goats that have been able to see the merchandise movie official.
Goats and Norse mythology
Although it may seem curious that a Lego set with a ship and two goats steering it will soon be for sale, in Norse mythology this is not new. In it, those goats have names: Tanngnjóstrwhich could be translated as “toothbreaker” and tanngrisnir, which in Spanish means “gnashing of teeth”. These are two beasts that lead Thor’s vehicle.
Within Norse mythology, the relationship has a point of cruelty that, at least for now, has not yet been revealed. This story tells that Thor, if he wishes, can cook the goats and then, gathering the bones and with the help of the Mjolnircan bring them back to life.
One of the most curious stories in relation to this action and the God of Thunder He says that, one day, he asked for lodging in the house of some peasants and offered the goats as food. After reviving them, he noticed that one of them was limping on one leg. Upon inquiring, she learned that one of the sons had broken one of her bones. The adaptation that will be seen in Thor: Love and Thunder keeps arguments of deep Nordic tradition.
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In the comics, before
Thor: Love and Thunder
But references to goats within the Thor universe aren’t just limited to Norse mythology. Inspired by that story, they have also been present in the comics. happened in Thor Annual #5, published in 1976, under the authorship of Steve Englehart and John Buscema.
In the publication they were named as Toothgnasher and tooth grinder. Both animals allowed Thor to do what in Norse mythology: to be able to move with the help of him. From then until today, these goats have positioned themselves in stories as a classic associated with the God of Thunder.
Taking into account that in Thor: Love and Thunder the character is in space, it is logical that he looks for a method to move beyond the help that the Guardians of the Galaxy. In addition to all the mythology and references to comics, the presence of these animals is also a nod to part of modern discourses regarding social networks.
It is very common that, when it comes to any discussion about the best in history in different areas, they are referred to as “Greatest Of All Time”. Abbreviated, it looks like this: GOAT, which, if read without the dots, means goat in English. Sometimes, even, just using the animal emoji is enough to say that it is someone outstanding. Along these lines, within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and how long it has been adapted, one of the main GOATS it’s Thor.