Overview

Loki is the wisecracking blood-brother of Odin, a jötun who uses his clever mind to cause all sorts of mischief. This mischief can be to the benefit or to the detriment of the gods depending on the circumstances. Outside the context of the Norse myths, Loki’s associated with play and entertainment in all its forms. In Scandinavian folklore, he’s known as “the mover of stories.”

Posts About Loki

  • Understanding Loki’s Family

    December 3rd, 2025
  • Lokean Practice: Intro to the Norse Trickster

    February 28th, 2021
Published On: August 18th, 2025Last Updated: December 3rd, 2025

Loki

Old Norse

Loki

Name Meaning(s)

Knots, Loops, Locks

Other Spellings / Names

Lokki, Loke, Loki Laufeyjarson, Lopt

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