Thor's strength belt that doubles the god's already enormous might.
Megingjörð is one of Thor's three indispensable attributes alongside Mjölnir and the iron gauntlets Járngreipr. When he buckles the belt his divine strength is doubled, making him the mightiest of all gods and jötnar.
In Gylfaginning, Megingjörð is listed among the things in Asgard whose value cannot be matched. The belt's function emphasises that Thor's role as cosmic order-keeper demands strength unmatched among the divine.
Attestations
- Snorri Sturluson, Gylfaginning kap. 21 (ca. 1220)
- Canonical description of Megingjörð and its effect.