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Thor Accidentally Lowering the Ocean Level by Drinking from a Horn

🪓 Norse MythologySvalbard, NorwayThor • Loki • Thjalfi

While visiting the hall of the giant Utgarda-Loki, the thunder god Thor is challenged to a series of tests, including a drinking contest from a massive horn. Unknown to Thor, the giants have used magic to connect the other end of the horn directly to the vast ocean. Despite failing to empty the vessel, Thor's immense strength allows him to drink so much water that he visibly lowers the sea...