TED-Ed: How Thor got his hammer - Scott A. Mellor

Loki, the trickster god, cuts off Sif's hair as a prank, angering Thor. To fix his mistake, Loki seeks the help of dwarves, pitting two families against each other in a crafting competition. The dwarves create gifts for the gods, including Mjolnir, Thor's hammer. Despite Loki's attempts to manipulate the outcome, the gods favor the gifts from Brokk and Eitri. Loki tries to escape his punishment but is caught and has his lips sewn shut as a consequence of his deceit.

What was Loki's initial prank that led to the need for a solution?

• He cut off Sif's hair.

• He broke Freyr's chariot.

• He hid Odin's spear.

• He stole Thor's hammer.

How did Loki plan to get the dwarves to create gifts for the gods?

• By offering them gold.

• By threatening them.

• By pitting two families against each other.

• By promising them immortality.

What condition did Brokk and Eitri set for participating in the competition?

• Loki must give them gold.

• Loki must help them forge.

• Loki must leave Asgard.

• Loki must wager his head.

Which gift was considered the finest by the gods?

• The hammer Mjolnir for Thor.

• The ship for Freyr.

• The spear for Odin.

• The golden hair for Sif.

How did Brokk ensure Loki could not spread deceit after the competition?

• He imprisoned Loki in a cave.

• He sewed Loki's lips shut.

• He banished Loki from Asgard.

• He took away Loki's powers.