God Loki: Trickster, Elusive And Fascinating Member Of The Norse Pantheon

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Loki is an elusive figure in countless Northern myths, but he is also the most fascinating of all the members of the Norse pantheon.

Listed among the Aesir as a constant companion to the gods, especially Odin and Thor, Loki is destined to be their adversary at Ragnarok.

Loki's flight to Jötunheim (1908) by W. G. Collingwood (1854 - 1932) - Public Domain

The main symbol associated with Loki is a serpent, as it represents his mischievous and cunning deeds. He is the son of giants, a thief and trickster/shapeshifter, responsible for all possible mischief and deception that the gods have to suffer.

He is known as the "prince of lies" and the "arch deceiver."

On the other hand, through his cunning, Loki remains the gods' friend, helping them in difficult situations.

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