When Loki returned, he mothered and brought with him a eight-legged colt, which he gifted to Odin, who was called Sleipnir. However, Thor smashed his head with his hammer. Without the help of the horse, the man could not complete the wall in time, and showed his true colors. So Loki took the form of a mare and seduced the man’s horse away from the building site. The gods were now angry with Loki and threatened that he would lose his life if the horseman won. However, it soon became clear that the horseman and his stallion were not ordinary, and in fact possessed great strength, enough to easily complete the challenge. Although initially the gods were averse to such terms, Loki convinced them that the task to build such a mighty wall in such a short time was impossible by anybody. One day, a strange horseman rode up to Asgard and offered to build the wall on the condition that if he completed the building work in six months, he could take the sun, the moon, and the beautiful goddess Freya as his wife. Myth 1: After the fight between the Gods and the Vanir, the walls of Asgard were broken and in a ruin, and although it was important to rebuild the wall, none of the gods wanted to take up the huge responsibility. Let us now turn towards the tales and folklore behind this enigmatic figure, and find out what he meant to the Germanic Vikings in the pre-Christian period. It has been generally accepted that the character of Loki has evolved in Norse mythology through Indo-European influences. In fact, he represents the duality of humans, as the change between good and bad in a person.ĭespite being the god of mischief, Loki has often helped the gods during times of danger, and was reverentially given the title ‘Norse God of Fire’. While this is true to a certain extent, it is a misconception that he is a personification of evil, like Satan. When talking about Loki in Norse mythology, most people view him as a cunning, chaotic, and divine being, who should always be considered as a villain. Loki (meaning: the end) is the god of mischief, trickery, fire, chaos, and change. Loki is the blood-brother of Odin, and a friend and traveling companion of Thor.
In reality, ancient Norse mythology says that Loki is the son of Farbauti, the King of Jotunn frost giants, and a giantess named Laufey. Although modern books, movies, and other popular culture depict Loki as the brother of Thor and the adopted son of Odin, this is a misconception.
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