þjálfrs

þjálfr is a character in Norse mythology, primarily appearing in the Þrymskviða, one of the Eddic poems. He is a servant of the thunder god Thor. In the Þrymskviða, Thor's hammer, Mjölnir, is stolen by the jötunn Þrymr. Þrymr agrees to return the hammer only if the goddess Freyja will marry him. Freyja refuses, and Loki devises a plan for Thor to dress as Freyja and go to Jötunheimr to retrieve the hammer. þjálfr accompanies Thor on this journey. While the poem focuses on Thor's disguise and the subsequent events, þjálfr's presence highlights his loyalty and role as Thor's attendant. He is also mentioned in other contexts, often in relation to Thor's travels and adventures, though his individual actions are not extensively detailed. His name is sometimes translated as "thrall" or "servant," reinforcing his subordinate position to Thor. Despite his limited narrative presence, þjálfr serves as a recurring figure in the stories of Thor, symbolizing the god's connection to his earthly followers and companions.