11 Powers You Didn't Know Thor's Hammer Has

Thor and Mjolnir were originally timeless gods straight out of Norse mythology. After that, they were brought into the Marvel fold in 1962. Whichever origin you chose to follow, it’s safe to say these two were around before everyone had a cellphone in their pocket with the ability to instantly translate every language. That’s where Thor’s hammer comes in.

Whether he’s roaming without an international data plan, his cell phone battery dies, or he’s in the middle of an unknown solar system without his phone, Mjolnir has the ability to become Google Translate for Thor’s convenience. Considering all the intergalactic dwelling creatures that speak various languages, even a god like Thor can’t keep track of everything. That’s why this power – called the Allspeak – is so important. It allows Thor to be a diplomatic leader, understanding and communicating with all, and it also lets him crack jokes in Jotunheim.