Loki – The God of Mischief

Loki is the god of mischief in the Norse pantheon. He is half Jotunn and one of the AEsir, which are a group of gods. His role among the AEsir is atypical, as he does not usually serve them. However, he is often called an adversary because he frequently causes trouble for the AEsir.

Loki is often portrayed as a good guy, but in reality he is often not. He is a mischievous god who loves to cause problems for other gods. In fact, he was known to have a special affinity for Thor.

Loki is the only god whose gender is unknown in Old Norse texts, but in contemporary Scandinavia, he is treated as a hearth-wight. This could be a reflection of his connection to a number of dark, mysterious figures.

Loki has many other names. Some of them refer to his role as a net maker. Other versions of the name indicate his fatal flaw. Regardless of the interpretation, the name suggests he is the most elusive and mischievous of all the AEsir.

Loki and his offspring are known for their lack of respect for other gods. Their offspring show this in a variety of ways. One of the most glaring examples is Loki’s son Baldur. The giant mated with a male stallion disguised as a mare. But, when he got bored with this, he decided to kidnap Freya. It is thought that Loki killed his son.

After the death of Baldur, the AEsir began to distrust Loki. They would snub him and cheat him. He is also accused of stealing and being an incestuous witch.