Originally posted by Omega Vision
No, from the very beginning Thor was symbolized by his hammer which in turn symbolized thunder/lightning. It's always been an essential part of who he is. He's not the God of Brawling, he's the God of Storms.
except he had no such ability at using the powers. not onces did he shoot a lighting bolt or make a storm at a foe. He symbolized it, but he did not posses it as part of a power set.