# Thord — Ben Hur character guide

> Thord in Ben Hur by Lew Wallace.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Northman, Thord the Northman

**First appearance:** 0055-v

## Who they are

A fierce Northman who becomes a charioteer and rival in the circus.

## Relationships

### [Ben-Hur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/characters/ben_hur)

_friendship_

Thord is a loyal and fierce Norse ally to Ben-Hur, serving as his charioteer and close companion in the race.

### [Ben-Hur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/characters/ben_hur)

_friendship_

Thord is a loyal and fierce Norse ally to Ben-Hur, serving as his charioteer and close companion in the race.

### [Ben-Hur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/characters/ben_hur)

_friendship_

Thord is a loyal and fierce Norse ally to Ben-Hur, serving as his charioteer and close companion in the race.

## In the story

### [The Mother's Counsel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/chapters/v)

Not present in this chapter.

### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/chapters/xvi)

The Northman hired by Messala to kill Ben-Hur; after recognizing Ben-Hur as the son of Arrius, he agrees to the deception.

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