Thor and Rán hook and net some stamps.
Anker Eli Petersen 's two stamp panel of Thor & Rán for the Faroe Islands' postal service. At left we have the Thunder God pulling in his nemesis Jörmungandr on a fishing line to attempt to clobber him with Mjölnir, while jötunn Hymir wusses out. At right we've sea goddess Rán with her net ready to catch sailors who cross her waters. [2004 issue.] # # # Guillermo Maytorena IV knew there was something special in the Norse Lore when he picked up a copy of the d'Aulaires' Norse Gods and Giants at age seven. Since t hen he's been fascinated by the truthful potency of Norse Mythology, passionately read & studied, embraced Ásatrú, launched the Map of Midgard project, and spearheaded the neologism/brand NorsePlay. If you have e mployment/ opportunities in investigative mythology, field research, or product development to offer, do contact him .