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. (15[1])The creation of this object, which was referred to as “gorge-whale’s (15[1])bane” in kennings, was interrupted by a (*) fly biting its (10[1])creator’s eyelid. (10[1])After this object was stolen, its owner disguised himself as a bride to attend a wedding with Thrym. (10[1])This was the third object created in a bet between the dwarves Brokkr and Eitri and Loki. This weapon can return to the hand of its Aesir owner when thrown. For 10 points, name this hammer wielded by Thor. ■END■

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