Thurisaz

Thurisaz is one of the most malefic runes in the runic alphabet. It signifies monsters, giants, and devils. The image can be related to a Thorn. Thor is the God who is associated with this rune. Thor has a hammer with magickal powers. This hammer has a name. It is called Mjollnir. This hammer is symbolic of protection. In Germanic culture it is popular to wear an amulet signifying Mjollnir. Thurisaz is associated with chaos and evil. It can signify a warning when it appears in a runes cast. It can represent a threat from a person in power. It can suggest dishonor and physical assault. Two other associations are with anger and lust.