Thors Snorresson
Thors Snorresson
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トールズ・スノーレソン
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| Personal Description | |
| Nihongo | トールズ・スノーレソン |
| Vital Information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | Born in April, ~963 |
| Status | Alive |
| Eyes | Brown |
| Hair | Black |
| Height | 180 cm (5’11”) |
| Family | Helga (wife) |
| Occupation | Jomsviking Captain |
| First Appearance | |
| Manga Debut | Chapter 2 (vision) |
| Anime Debut | Episode 1 |
| Portrayal | |
| Japanese Voice | Kenichiro Matsuda |
| English Voice | Jason Douglas (Sentai) |
- Japanese Name: トールズ・スノーレソン (Tōruzu Sunōreson)
- Moniker:The Troll of Jom
- Franchise:Vinland Saga
- Titles: Jomsviking Commander
- Family:
- Father: Snorre
- Spouse: Helga
- Children: Thorfinn, Ylva
- Father-in-law: Sigvaldi (Third Chief of the Jomsvikings)
- Uncle-in-law: Thorkell
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Émile Durkheim
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David Émile Durkheim
15 April 1858 Épinal, France
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| Died | 15 November 1917(aged 59)
Paris,France
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| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École Normale Supérieure |
| Known for | Sacred–profane dichotomy Collective consciousness Social fact Social integration Anomie Collective effervescence |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies |
| Institutions | University of Paris, University of Bordeaux |
| Influences | Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill |
| Influenced | Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1] |
Background and Role
Thors Snorresson, a renowned Jomsviking commander, is known for his incredible combat prowess, earning him the fearsome title “Troll of Jom.” As one of the most formidable warriors in the Jomsvikings, Thors fought in numerous battles and gained a reputation for both strength and skill. However, with the birth of his daughter Ylva, he grew weary of the endless violence and sought a different path. Faking his death, he left behind his life as a warrior and settled in Iceland, where he lived a peaceful life with his family.
Thors’s decision to leave the Jomsvikings and adopt a peaceful lifestyle sets him apart as a warrior who rejected the path of violence, embodying the ideals of compassion and humility. His legacy deeply influences his son, Thorfinn, who witnesses his father’s honorable character and longs to follow in his footsteps. Thors’s pacifist approach and rejection of violence become central themes in Vinland Saga, serving as a moral compass for Thorfinn and symbolizing the possibility of a life free from bloodshed.
With blood marking his face, Thors Snorresson remains composed and steadfast, embodying the quiet strength and unyielding resolve of a warrior who values peace above all else.
Personality and Legacy
Thors is revered not only for his strength but for his wisdom, patience, and the calm demeanor that contrasts sharply with the aggressive nature of his Viking peers. His courage is matched by his empathy, as he strongly believes in the value of human life and the futility of killing. His philosophy is encapsulated in the message he leaves Thorfinn: “A true warrior needs no sword.” This sentiment becomes a guiding principle for Thorfinn in his own journey.
As a father, Thors demonstrates boundless patience and kindness, traits that define his relationship with his children and his wife, Helga. His influence lingers even after his death, shaping Thorfinn’s eventual pursuit of a peaceful life.
Relationships
Thorfinn
Thors’s only son, who idolizes his father and seeks to avenge him after his death. Thorfinn’s growth and journey toward peace are driven by the values his father instilled in him.
Ylva
Thors’s daughter, who inherits her father’s strength and resilience. She remains in Iceland, living the life of peace and simplicity that Thors desired for his family.
Helga
Thors’s wife, whose own family lineage connects Thors to the leadership of the Jomsvikings. Helga supports Thors’s decision to leave his warrior life and settle in Iceland.
Thorkell
Thors’s uncle-in-law, who admires Thors’s combat skills and laments his decision to abandon battle. Thorkell’s admiration for Thors exemplifies the high regard in which he was held among warriors.
Trivia and Insights
- Historical Influence: Thors’s character takes inspiration from Norse hero archetypes, representing the honorable warrior who chooses peace over violence.
- Moral Impact: Thors’s philosophy, especially the phrase “a true warrior needs no sword,” resonates as a central theme inVinland Saga, influencing Thorfinn’s transformation.
- Skills Beyond Battle: Despite his warrior past, Thors’s greatest strength lies in his empathy and understanding, qualities that make him a respected leader even among warriors who live for combat.
- Symbolic Death: Thors’s death, as a result of his pacifist ideals, serves as a turning point for Thorfinn, setting him on a path of vengeance that ultimately evolves into a quest for peace.
Thors Snorresson remains a powerful figure inVinland Saga, embodying the strength, wisdom, and complexity of a warrior who sees beyond the sword. His influence on Thorfinn and his stance on non-violence make him an enduring symbol of peace in the brutal Viking world.