Was Thor really an all-conquering hero?

Chris Hemsworth's version of the God of Thunder, Thor, is now seared on the imaginations of a generation. His enormous muscles, dim-witted mishaps and strong-man fragility have made Marvel's comic book hero even more relatable. But is the Hollywood creation anything like the original Viking god?

Written and narrated by Dr Janina Ramirez

Animated by Dominika Ozynska

Performances by the Duma Ndlovu Academy, South Africa

Produced by Howard Timberlake

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