Mjolnir, Thor’s legendary hammer, is one of the most iconic and powerful artifacts in the Marvel universe.
It is enchanted by Odin so that only those deemed “worthy” can lift it.
However, a fascinating twist in the comics reveals that even Red Hulk managed to lift Mjolnir.
Let’s explore how this happened and the implications of Odin’s oversight.
The Enchantment – Worthiness and Mjolnir
Odin’s enchantment on Mjolnir ensures that only the worthy can wield its power.
This spell is straightforward: if you are deemed worthy, you can lift the hammer; if not, it remains immovable.
Thor, Captain America, and a select few others have demonstrated this worthiness over the years.
However, in the comics, Red Hulk (Thunderbolt Ross) achieves the seemingly impossible by lifting Mjolnir.
This event raises eyebrows and questions about the nature of Odin’s spell.
How could Red Hulk, not typically considered worthy, lift the hammer? The answer lies in a loophole in the enchantment.
The Science of Mjolnir’s Weight – Odin’s Weakness in Science
Odin’s spell involves complex magic, but it intersects with basic physics, particularly gravity.
Mjolnir’s enchantment works by making the hammer incredibly heavy for those unworthy, increasing its weight in proportion to the force applied by the person trying to lift it.
This magical mechanism ensures that no matter how strong an unworthy individual is, they cannot budge Mjolnir.
However, weight is a function of gravity.
In space, where gravity is negligible, this enchantment encounters a significant flaw.
Without gravity, Mjolnir’s weight should theoretically be zero.
Therefore, in the weightlessness of space, Red Hulk could lift the hammer because the force equation that the enchantment relies on is rendered ineffective.
The key issue here is Odin’s apparent oversight regarding the laws of physics.
While Odin is a master of magic and wisdom, he seemingly did not account for the scenarios involving zero gravity when he enchanted Mjolnir.
This oversight allowed Red Hulk to exploit the enchantment’s limitations and lift Mjolnir in space.
What are your thoughts on the scientific mistake that such a powerful god like Odin could make, that even the All-Father could overlook something as basic as gravity?
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