Loki, God of Fire and Deception : The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

An enigmatic figure in Scandinavian medieval narratives, Loki, sometimes called Loptr or Hveðrungr, is described in Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda as an unstable being who often puts the Aesir into, and at other times gets them out of, difficult situations. This can be seen in many of their adventures. While little is known about Loki's mother, apart from the fact that she was called Laufey, we do know that her father is a giant called Fárbauti. His many acts of mischief would lead to Baldr's death, and for this he will be held prisoner and tortured until the Ragnarökr, the final battle of the end of time, comes. He will side with the giants to oppose the other gods.téléchargeabl