Round 1: Tossup 4

Inverted pendants shaped like this object were often decorated with a symbol of three interlocking triangles, the Valknut. A blessing performed with this object is able to revive two goats from their skins. The creation of this object, which (15[1])was referred to as “gorge-whale’s bane” in kennings, was interrupted by a (*) fly (10[1])biting (10[1])its creator’s (10[1])eyelid. (10[1])After this object was stolen, its owner disguised himself (10[2])as a bride (10[1])to attend (10[1])a wedding with Thrym. (10[2])This was the third object created in a bet between the dwarves Brokkr and Eitri and Loki. (10[3]-5[1])This weapon can return to the hand of its Aesir owner when thrown. For 10 points, name this hammer wielded (-5[1])by Thor. ■END■ (10[2])

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