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Loki: Central in myth, absent from cult
Whilst British actor Tom Hiddleston has received fanfare and plaudits for his duplicitous depiction of Loki on the small and silver screens, people in Viking societies had a far more complicated relationship with the eternal trickster of Norse mythology.4 months ago — Culture and religion -
Víðarr, Odin's son: The god who survived Ragnarök
"The wise man must guard his tongue carefully; rarely is there regret for being too silent." Whilst this quote is attributed to Odin himself, it could easily describe his son, Víðarr. Let us examine this Norse god of silence and vengeance and peel back the mystery of this enigmatic deity.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
The tale of Sigyn, Loki's devoted wife, in Norse mythology
Behind every powerful man stands a woman... or so the very dated expression goes. Yet the Norse goddess Sigyn – a powerful deity in her own right – gets mere fragmentary attention in the rich tapestry of Norse sagas, myths, and legends.2 years ago — Culture and religion
