10. Loki: Trickster & Enlightener (Norse Paganism)

[@laurenbee6676]

Loki is one of the most incredible, awe inspiring and transformative energies I have ever worked with. This video was fantastic and sums up a lot of how I feel about Loki too. There are aspects of what you said that didn't resonate with my opinions of Loki quite as much, but when addressing the idea of an ever evolving, somewhat chaotic bringer of change, interpretations and experiences will never be the same. I feel that this in itself does a lot to sum up what Loki represents :) Brilliant video

[@buggythevampireslayer24]

I felt drawn to Loki when I was little i read Norse myths and instead of an imaginary friend I had an invisible Loki I don't know why but that's why I believe in Norse myths

[@rosered1720]

Thank you for leaving these videos up, girl. I am going through a Trickster initiation and it's insane and terrifying. I was guided to this video get some direction and clarity.

[@arcane_abomination]

As someone who carries Loki as a patron myself, I really like this video. Personally, I take all of mythology with a grain of salt because as times and people change so with the mythos. That being said I don't really believe much of the Poetic Edda because it was written once Christianity had begun to seep into the area and was working to change things. I don't like the bias Christian view because it never acknowledges the grey area's. And Loki was a majorly grey area. Instead, it takes something wonderful and makes it evil and dark because otherwise, it would go against their agenda. But that's me. I have been working on my own Loki video and I just LOVE seeing others that work with him and hearing their stories about it. It's been such a pleasure to watch this piece. Blessed be!

[@faeriehearthwitch6185]

Happy Anniversary to you! Love this series so much! I fell in love with Loki after watching The Vikings and falling in love with Floki...sort of his human counterpart in the series. I always feel that Loki allows us to be human and is almost a gateway to reaching the Gods in spite of our failings and mischievous ways! He is like that voice inside of us, the critic, the humbled, the outspoken, the frustrated, etc. He is like a compass!

[@GoldandAppel]

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[@GoldandAppel]

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[@ScarletRavenswood]

Just finished reading Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman and I absolutely loved learning more about Loki and the other Norse Gods. Great video!

[@norash7777]

Scarlet Ravenswood i saw that book too and I really want to read it!! Elle--what do you think of it, as far as...i dunno, accuracy and ~style~

[@ladykoiwolfe]

I found it interesting when I learned Loki and Logi both mean fire. Logi is Wildfire while Loki is 'tamed' fire. But any fire can easily, quickly, and unexpectedly turn into danger...which many...most of Loki's I'd brilliant ideas often do.

[@Northern85Star]

Willa Wolfendøttr It doesnt, his name means “he who lures”, or “he who entagles”. Logi means “small/weak flame” while hálogi means “high/strong flame”.

[@schuylerleithulfr788]

@@Northern85Star If this was the case, Logi, primordial Jotun of wildfires and son of Ymir would not have his name.

[@Northern85Star]

@@schuylerleithulfr788 He doesn't. Logi and Loki doesn't have any connection. Loki has nothing to do with fire.

[@ladykoiwolfe]

If you keep going down Loki's tale, it doesn't end with his being bound. He dies by Heimdall's hand at Ragnarok. Loki leads the forces against the Gods.

[@clwilliams9276]

They give each other fatal wounds but it doesn't actually say he dies. Its a false assumption from the "fatal" part of that. Sure its a fatal wound but Loki has his seiđr which could ultimately allow him to heal himself. A fatal blow is different than actual death.

[@tstymctst]

What peculiarly apt timing for this video. I have only recently come back to my craft after several years' absence, and there were a couple of days this past week when I distinctly noticed an energy behind some otherwise utterly mundane happenings. I became quite certain it was Loki trying to get my attention. I'm not as well-versed in Norse mythology as I am some others, so I have been researching him as I contemplate why he might have come to me. Thank you for this discussion of him; you've given me some interesting ideas to think about.

[@Matt_the_Bat444]

Thank you this video is amazing! I love how you talked about Loki in a passionate and understanding way. I have watched other people making videos that just talk about Loki in a bad way with harsh labeling and kinda insult him which in my opinion just furthers the point of Loki being heavily misunderstood. I LOVE your insightful perspective of Lokasenna I haven't thought of it in your way and now I feel more enlightened and I was really drawn to your video. The random bird towards the end made me smile super pretty.

[@cynth7616]

You are amazing! My kiddo has an altar to Loki. I figure she will find her own way spiritually so... I want her to watch all of your Norse Paganism videos. I love then. Thank you. Oh yes, yes, yes, I love Thor!

[@Raduselderbrother]

Cyn th ur a number one parent

[@dallinstuber6230]

I am so happy that you have been on here for a year now and enjoy every video you post! The Norse Paganism series has opened my eyes to such a rich and beautiful aspect of the community that I had not experienced much about before. Btw Thor sounds like the perfect next installment as I have been waiting in antici...pation!

[@SWEFKIDHACKER]

I honestly love these videos but I’m sad the channel isn’t active anymore

[@kitdubhran2968]

'…taken literally… cuz that's dumb…' I freaking love this. I love this video. I love your in depth take on Loki and how you're just not just jumping on the 'Loki is bad news' band wagon. I appreciate a well thought out talk about him. I also loved him flyting and Truth-Telling. Thanks for sharing!

[@NorsePaganTarotWitch]

Happy channel anniversary fellow Norse Pagan. Thank you for creating this outstanding series. Especially shedding light on Loki.

[@DivineGypsy]

Loki has been my deity for quite a while and everything you've said about him/her is so true. He is mankind at its core

[@saarania]

Yay another norse pagan video! Loved this one - and love learning about Loki!

[@ArithHärger]

Congratulations on one year of KZbin! :D and interesting perspective you have there, I liked the video, as always ^^

[@aryastar2464]

Your interpretation makes me think of the platonic cave allegory. I love it!

[@lullabi3234]

Prometheus gave us the Fire of Free Will... Loki's name is a sort of "captured flame", or "circling flame" (a comet?), also called "Hlodur", "Burning Passion"... also "Nokki", or "Night's Key"... (Lucifer, Phosphorus, Dawn, our Guide out of the Darkness...) He is the Un-Filtered Impulse of our Mind, too excited by what he Knows _CAN BE_ to fear any Judgement. Thor = Thunor = Thought + Hoenir = "Thundering Mind", Sudden Flash of Insight, and Burst of Realization, fast-leaping and far-reaching MIND... And something about "boundaries" which I haven't fully extracted yet...Maybe the "Discerning Mind" or "some such...but He is the Preserver of "one thing from another"...aka Boundaries. Thor tells us that *_Walls Work_* ha ha ha!

[@JamesSechser]

Happy Anniversary! I enjoy hearing your perspective. You're full of positive energy. 👍🏻

[@MangAiren]

Where are you??! Gosh I miss you so much, your videos where the best!!! Come back!!

[@sherrirodarte7240]

YAY! One year congrats! What is not to like about Loki?

[@Frakka475]

Saxo Grammaticus writing on the mainland, a little earlier than Snorri, presents a very different account of the death of Balder. That version presents the death as independent of Loki, with Hod not being blind, Balder not being killed by mistletoe and both being in contention for the hand of Nana. Always find this curious as Valdi takes revenge on Hod not against Loki!

[@chris379000]

Happy anniversary!!!! Love your channel :) I am in love with Norse Mythology! Thank you for these videos!

[@кварталБеларусі]

Í worship loki

[@senpaisenpai604]

How to connect with Loki as beginner

[@luluana5576]

ive just noticed ive had loki pop up ALOT ALOT recently, spiders and wisdom in myself and come across a video saying he is trying to communicate with me, the second i saw that video i cried. i think its time i listen and try and work with him.

[@jeansaiz6253]

I love these videos - please make more on Norse paganism!

[@alaura.ortiz20]

Been waiting for new Norse videos!!! 🖤 I love your insight

[@yejackanapes8525]

This is well-spoken. I appreciate your videos.

[@amyr3899]

This was very beautiful and enlightening! Thankyou!

[@TheTruthinStory]

Congratulations on your anniversary :D I love this series! :)

[@pearlbmccoy9906]

Congrats on the KZbinversary!!

[@BeyondTheCompass817]

Hey, there! Just found your channel and subscribed after checking out a couple of videos. Congratulations on the One Year mark. I just recently launched my channel and I can appreciate the drive it takes to sustain it. Your energy comes across like you're about to start giggling at any moment :) I like that because it feels genuine. Looking forward to more of your videos, take care and have a day full of laughs!

[@derekbeauchamp2409]

One year wow! Love your channel!

[@oathboundsecrets]

Wow a year already?! And you are doing so well!!!! ♥️ whenever I read about Loki all I hear is "there is no evidence he was ever worshipped as a god" over and over again. He's an interesting character!

[@sacredseed1295]

The Sea Priestess thanks so much! and omg I've heard that a million times too lol, and while I find more "academic" perspectives super fascinating- I'm way more interested in deciphering things on a personal level- as it is a spirituality. I so love when you, and others pagans like u, speak about your gods and beliefs- the old ways aren't dead- they're so alive and relevant and we keep them that way, so I thank u as well my friend! so while I agree with the statement and don't necessarily worship/recognize Loki as a deity, in the same way as Thor and Freya, all that Loki is and represents for me is a huge part of my personal growth, world view, and spiritual motivation! ;) xoxo

[@faunuscancerous7102]

It’s just that our ancestors weren’t annoyed with Christianity’s obsession with what is good and bad, so neither did the ancient deities follow it views either. Nature is chaotic and likewise was Loki

[@carmensavu5122]

Hindus don't have an issue with this, the goddess Kali has temples and is worshiped.

[@uptownpotatoes]

Hello gorgeous!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! I love this material!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@srivirao]

that black bead necklace is cool

[@Pagansong]

Lol Loki as a salmon saying “bye bye, bitches”! LOL

[@TamiMartins]

Thanks. I never read the original norse poems/poetry, just books about it. And I have been considering to study/work with Loki cause since childhood in many aspects he appears in my life (he's also the god/archetype that I most liked ever and also fascinated me/wanna marry👰😎) and like yesterday talked about how I feel as somehow I may not be in the best moment for a Loki vibe, cause I'm a "every second trickster/cetic" person, who also leads a chaotic life style with constant attempts to organize that mess. So I was thinking "ya, to bring some Loki energy to my life will put my house on fire... Totally. Ya. Let's wait some more." ---- Buuut, after that video (so in sync ❤️) I'm going to think some more about that and for sure start some studies. So thanks. So much. I also came to so many other aspects of syncronicity in my life trough your line of thought, so, reallt really helpful. Also, love your way of telling, kind hoping you interpret some more, it's like a amazing archetype gossip lol and I'm: "uh, tell me some more. Really? He didn't!!! He did?! Oh my" haha. Radio-novella. :) Loved it. And since I'm in the flow here: Your smile is full of light and so hard to resist, the type you kind wanna laugh together. :) Great, smart and super helpful video. Thanks. 🌚❤️

[@abhishekchakrabarti8975]

Thank you! I really love this! If you've directly ever worked with Loki as an entity, how did his energy appear to you? Was it chaotic, angry, gentle, lofty, etc etc. :) PS: Was watching this when my mom walked into the room and she was quite taken with your outfit and accessories. :)

[@0TricksterLove0]

While I am not Sacred Seed, I have had dreams of Loki. He appeared to me as being very up front, He says what He wants and in a no nonsense way, He WILL point out things, and He had a very tricky energy to Him. Not in a bad way, just in a Trickster way. He sometimes comes to me with red hair. He can also be silly at times. One dream was of Him dancing. One thing I know about Tricksters, is that They want you to be honest with yourself. No kidding or lying to yourself, and I honour that. So I am like that with Him. If you want to know more about experiences with Loki, check out the term Lokean on google and you can find blogs of experiences with Him, from those that honour, work with or worship Him. :) I know that He has a side to Him that can be quite hard, His Worldbreaker side. Which I haven't seen. But I know is there. Here is a post by someone about Loki's sides: askalokean.tumblr.com/post/75211225297/i-always-see-different-names-for-loki-in-the

[@clwilliams9276]

I work with Loki. He's my patron diety. Sometimes he presents himself in a feminine energy to me, so he's both my male and female diety in my wiccan practice. He came to me, his energy and presence, long before I even began practicing wicca. His energy is chaotic but also steady, protective and loving but dangerous and hateful. Though that hate is never directed toward you. I think the paradoxicality of his energy is a part of the paradox of him as a diety. He gives me so much. And in return, I do what he wants. If he wants to use me as a form of entertainment because he's become bored with his current situation, then he projects his energy to a follower of his and uses his seiđr to make our situations more entertaining for him. It's always a simple trick or joke that you can laugh about later. And if u ask too much of him without giving something in return, his tricks can become a slight bit dangerous, but he knows u can take it. For example, I was urged to go on a hike while snow was still on the ground and endes up falling about 5 times. I got bruises and scratches, and when I got home, I replaced the offering on the altar. Or this time a few days ago. I found out that my abuelo might die soon, before I ever get the chance to meet him. So I asked Loki to save him, then I realized the equivalent exchange part of things and asked him to keep my grandmother from dieing in surgery as well. I immediately felt a different sort of energy fall on the vehicle my mom was driving and realized my mistake. I took back what I had asked of Loki and explained that I understand that what's meant to happen, will happen. The energy receded. And I watched as a car that would have hit us sped ahead, going out of sight. If I hadn't taken back what I asked, equivalent exchange likely would have killed my mom and severely injured me. U can't ask too much of Loki before it falls out of his hands. That energy that settled over the car was a warning from him. He urged me to take it back and realize thay I shouldn't have asked so much. He didn't want me hurt. He is truly a kind god, a god that cares more than most others. I have many theories as to why he cares so much. He never shows himself to me in a physical form. Whenever he appears, its his energy. I believe that he shows us himself using the sence we rely on most. I have bad eyes and awful hearing, but my ability to feel energy has always been my strongest sense, so he shows me himself in that way. This is getting way to long of a comment, I apologize for that. But when I get talking about Loki, its hard for me to stop.

[@thelightofthejedi9811]

this blew my mind (Loki) haha love it so much! thank you for this!!

[@lullabi3234]

Mythology was designed with enough layers to package Generations of Cultural Heritage - technology, insight, guidance, identity, enlightenment, cautions, and much more - for Essential transport through the Generations of a Verbal society. You aren't Violating the source material here, but Applying it. That's what we HAVE it for! (but there _are_ some Academic discoveries that we ought keep abreast of, or we end up in la-la-larp land)

[@lokhistormborn4165]

There were 444 likes before I liked it. I didn't know all of this. Thanks a lot, Sacred Seed

[@torvol9834]

Good Video, I really Enjoyed this :)

[@clarelantern]

Hi~ Anymore vlogs coming?

[@thundragurcharan]

Yo this was seriously fucking amazing! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insight! You're an excellent communicator!

[@icyanarchy3411]

I am from Norway, and this is so beautiful to watch/listen to. You really have understood the mythology :) If you want to "study" Loki a bit more, check out his similarities with the Sumerian God/Alien Enki, brother of Enlil, Sons of Anu. Enki is THE ONE that created humanity, please just read up on the tablets from the Sumerian Civilisation (First civilisation known to mankind) by yourself. They talk about all of this in the tablets, how these Annunaki's (The ones that from heaven to earth descended) came here, created humans and a whole lot else. Most mythology is that, in "disguise" Altho many are probably different beings/symbols on earth over time. You are right, he is Lucifer, the Morningstar! He gave the Primitive Man essence from their DNA, and "gave Adam&Eve (The human race) the apples of knowledge. Enlil, tried to destroy Humanity with a flood (Sound familiar?) If you study this, you will understand for yourself, and grow a whole lot

[@clare5one]

CONGRATULATIONS ----GOOD LUCK TO YOU!

[@thesaint1012]

Can you do Freyr?

[@Raduselderbrother]

I feel like loki is the mediator between all the worlds

[@maggardyful]

Love your videos

[@schuylerleithulfr788]

Loki is chaos and I caution young, new Germanic pagans when worshiping chaos.

[@kevinleandro9627]

Hello, i'm a brazilian guy and have start to create a game studio, Syndrome Game Studio. ^^ My first game will be a mix of norse mythology and steampunk, and i have researt a lot lately, and certainly you have the best source of knowledge that i found, and this is fucking amazing, because you doesn't give to us a literal explanation, and yes yours own way to see. Thank's you so much for make this series, and i would like to ask for love of Odin, please, make a video talking about Iggdrasil and yours nine worlds, because the material that i have in Brazil is so confusin, and you are the best. s2 Thank's again.

[@kevinleandro9627]

Just for say, your KZbin channel makes anniversary with me. Please give me this present and i will send to you a copy of my game when be finished. ^^

[@sacredseed1295]

Kevin Leandro wow now that sounds like a game I would absolutely love to play! that is so cool u r making this! and I am definitely %100 planning on making a video about Yggdrasil and all its symbolism and about the nine world's and how I view them. thanks so much for watching and I'm so glad you're enjoying the series :) xo

[@kevinleandro9627]

You don't have any idea how much i'm glad to read this, really thanks and be sure i will send a copy of my game to you.

[@kay6090]

36:12 a parrot join the video out of nowhere.

[@slugg878]

amazing thank you!

[@minimalistthatsme]

how how are you? congrats on your 1 year on KZbin. Have you seen Pamela Colman Smith Commemorative Tarot set? Beautiful.

[@fizzpuff7617]

I kind of like this god.

[@claregerhardt9420]

Really? Congratulations~ You looks and sounds like you've been on youtube longer because you look very comfortable in front of camera.

[@thatwasprettyneat]

loki is a badass

[@joannamgodwin3072]

happy tubeversary😎😎😎

[@nurnu349]

I was enjoying your views but at the third interruption with two ads each I lost the thread, ruined my mood and I stopped watching. Sorry.

[@romankotas448]

Awsome

[@miahcrosby6810]

Please Elle, more on Norse paganism.You speak beautifully With all respect to your wife (I'm married also)I have a huge crush on you.. almost as much as I have a crush on Regina mills OUAT!!Keep up great work hun. Come check out my farm on my channel.

[@1LETHALMC]

4/4/20

[@RakibHasan-hs1me]

I luv u

[@VimpiricalSociety]

Loki is also Set and also the Devil of the bible, among other equivalents.

[@michaelm.3602]

Nope. He is neither. You are wrong.

[@mikee3261]

The funny thing about this is Neither one of you really know what you are talking about lol

[@lsdlocks4673]

and who brought Mjølner to that arrogant no-brainer Thor? LOL.. Loke discloses the arrogance and duplicity of the Asir. N.B.: If my blood-brother, Odin, had been responsible of chaining one of my children, Frenris, and of exiling the other one to the end of the world, Midgårdsormen, I would have brought Ragnarok on him as well. ;) THOR, the idiot who needs a hammer so as to stop those whose mind is brighter than his own. And by that, you have learned all about the standard that is set by the self-declared Asir. LOL

[@Northern85Star]

Loki is not a trickster, he is a betrayer and instigator.

[@DVRKDarkxZero23]

All depends on the point of view

[@carmensavu5122]

If you're simple-minded, it certainly must seem so.

[@Northern85Star]

@@carmensavu5122 No. Unless you think all the aesir are simple-minded. The simple-minded thinks he is a trickster, but that has nothing to so with him. That is marvel or smth. He doesnt do tricks on people, he outsmart his enemies - often to atone for hurting those near him. The only reason he is tolerated with the aesir at all, since his father is a jotunn, is because he is blood-brother with Odinn, in a story that was lost. But even that ended up being too much in the end, when he had betrayed those near him for the final time. No one else among the aesir hurts their own kin.

[@theodricaethelfrith]

This is erudite as fuck

[@gatorpython]

Anyone interested in knowing the true Norse mythology should watch journey thru Norse mythology hosted by Onza or Dr Jackson Crawford's videos

[@gatorpython]

Your concepts are wrong

[@paganpatriot4770]

Stop... bloody stop