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

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