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Why is Thor the god of thunder but controls lightning?

Why is Thor the god of thunder but controls lightning?

Because he is also the god of lightning. By definition, thunder is the sound caused by lightning (and so all thunder is caused by lightning). Therefore, in order to make and control thunder, Thor has to be able to make and control its cause, i.e. lightning.

How powerful is Thor’s lightning in MCU?

In the MCU, Thor’s lightning should be atleast equal to the average lightning bolt, which can output over one billion joule worth of energy. Ever wondered how much electricity is generated by lightning?

How does Thor control lightning?

Asgardian biology hasn’t been exactly explained, but we do know that Thor does have divine powers that enable him to manipulate the weather, especially lightning, so we can say that he can summon lightning thanks to his usual divine powers. There’s really nothing more to that.

Why can Captain America use Thor’s hammer?

Now, in Thor #15 – from Donny Cates and Michelle Bandini – the God of Thunder explains a key aspect of being worthy of Mjolnir which makes sense of Captain America wielding it in the MCU. Thor explains that Mjolnir is resisting his control because it is intended for a warrior and he has become the King of Asgard.

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Why is Thor the god of thunder and not of lightning?

So, that is why he is the God of Thunder and not lightening, as his powers never had anything to do with lightening . Actually, Thor is the god of lightning as well as thunder, so the question contains a false premise.

What are Thor’s powers and abilities?

Thor’s powers and abilities at this point were superhuman strength, durability, speed, reflexes, agility, and regenerative healing factor, along with all the abilities that came with Mjolnir, such as weather and lightning manipulation and energy projection.

How powerful is Thor’s Stormbreaker?

Failure aside, Stormbreaker made Thor even more powerful than before (who once more proved how strong he is by being able to hold the iris doors open and resist the star’s power), and it’s considered the strongest weapon in Asgard’s history, which combined with his newly found abilities, made him a very powerful hero in the MCU.

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Does Thor regain Mjolnir’s powers?

By the end of the movie, Thor had regained Mjolnir and his powers, allowing him to defeat the Destroyer.