Loki is known as the god of fire in Norse mythology with the ability to shape shift. For those that know about Zeus, the Greek God, both Loki and Zeus share almost the same exact mentality. Could Zeus and Loki have been best buddies? Well that an answer we will never know. Like Zeus, Loki has a sexual desire that cannot be contained and his method of achieving his goals is similar to that of Zeus. Thanks to his ability to shape shift, Loki can morph into any shape or size or anyone, and I'll stop there for now in case there are any young readers and leave it to your imagination. However, I can't blame Zeus or Loki, having the power to shape shift is hard not to abuse. The difference between Zeus and Loki, however, is huge in my opinion. Loki is known as the trickster but has a sick and crude sense of humor.
Loki, as mention above, is the god of fire in Norse mythology, nicknamed the Trickster for his mischievous and deceptive personality. It not hard to guess why anyone shouldn't trust Loki or leave your lover with him. Loki, despite his deceptive scheming personality, is important in the creation of Asgard. During the creation of Asgard, Loki created an agreement with a Giant, promising the Giant both the sun and the moon and the goddess Freya if the Giant could complete a series of task within a set time. Freya, the goddess of beauty and also a Valkyrie, a race of warrior goddess, disapproved but was reassured by Loki that the Giant will fail. At the creation of the agreement, Loki believed there was no way the Giant could possibly finish the task. The Giant brought his stallion, and together worked rapidly to finish the building of Asgard. Not intending to keep his side of the promise, Loki shape shifted into a mare and lured the Giant's stallion into the woods. Without the stallion, the Giant could not accomplish the task within the given time frame and therefore lost the chance at having the Goddess Freya. Outraged, the Giant attempted to take the Freya by force, but was killed by Thor. During this, the Trickster Loki became pregnant and gave birth to an 8 legged stallion named Sleipnir, which Loki presented to Odin as a gift.
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Loki has 2 known wives and the father of Nari and Vali, however this doesn't stop Loki from having his fun.
As well as his love for animals, also had many love affairs with other goddesses, drawves and giants. According to Spring's Guardian of the Wolves, in one story, Loki gave birth to 3 monstrous spawn that threatened the existence of human kind. The first is the serpent Jormungand, a daughter by the name of Hel, which later became the underworld goddess, and the giant wolf Fenrir.
Unlike many other Norse god, Loki is a prominent figure and gives a unique sense to Norse Mythology.
LOKI: God of Hokey Pokey and one of the world's major Trickster Gods. 27 Sep. 1999. 27 Sep. 2010 <http://www.godchecker.com/pantheon/norse-mythology.php?deity=loki>.
Loki, The Fire God. 27 Sep. 1997. 27 Sep. 2010 <http://springwolf.com/wolves/nature/loki.htm>.
1. The image above depicts a "woman" who has undergone surgery to show male characteristics.
Unlike many other Norse god, Loki is a prominent figure and gives a unique sense to Norse Mythology.
LOKI: God of Hokey Pokey and one of the world's major Trickster Gods. 27 Sep. 1999. 27 Sep. 2010 <http://www.godchecker.com/pantheon/norse-mythology.php?deity=loki>.
Loki, The Fire God. 27 Sep. 1997. 27 Sep. 2010 <http://springwolf.com/wolves/nature/loki.htm>.
1. The image above depicts a "woman" who has undergone surgery to show male characteristics.
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