Lokasenna, or The Day Loki Went Too Far

Dive into the gripping world of Norse mythology with this modernized rendition of "Lokasenna," an epic tale of banter, insults, and profound revelations. This compelling narrative, drawn from the ancient verses of the Poetic Edda, has been skillfully transformed into a vibrant, accessible story for contemporary audiences.
Experience the tension-filled feast in Ægir's hall, where gods and legendary figures engage in a verbal duel led by the wily trickster Loki. Witness the fierce exchanges, Loki's ominous prophecy, his dramatic escape, and his eventual, punishing capture - events that give a fascinating insight into the personalities and intricate relationships among these immortal beings.
This story also offers an intriguing perspective on the origin of earthquakes, attributing the phenomenon to Loki's anguished writhing in his cruel punishment. So, sit back and immerse yourself in this dramatic retelling that seamlessly combines modern storytelling techniques with the captivating allure of ancient Norse lore.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
01:01 Loki Unleashed: The Ultimate Trouble-Maker
2:08 Loki Returns
5:07 Trouble Begins
16:44 Thor Arrives
19:27 The Punishment
20:42 Outtro
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[@liief]

tremendously cozy, please make more

[@TheLegendaryLore]

Thank you so much, brother! Many more are on their way.

[@gotredeemed]

Fantastic. When dining with the gods, I should drink my mead with carefulness.

[@TheLegendaryLore]

Good call, even the gods' patience has its limit.

[@averymorgan7784]

Love this keep up the hard work

[@supRsid]

Amazing

[@roastbeef1967]

The stories of old about gods, giants, dwarves, elves, etc., are allegories of life. Regarding the accusations in Lokasenna (of cowardice, se*ual debauchery and hedonism) towards the gods (and their ungodly weak retorts), parallel with modern day moral decay in the West remarkably; and its follow up of Ragnarök is just eerie.

[@michaelpotts4001]

More please

[@MovieFan1912]

Man, to be a teetotaler during this dinner party.

[@OXSkuldream]

A teeter totter?

[@MovieFan1912]

@@OXSkuldream Teetotaler. That just means someone who actively avoids drinking alcohol.

[@spearshaker7974]

Really enjoying these. Nice variations from cultures all over the world

[@kwg5044]

👍🏼💚

[@waltercolor6969]

hahahahaha well.. at least we're entertained right? 😂😂😂😢😢😢😢😢❤❤

[@baarbacoa]

Riveting

[@user-oi8yj1wy7t]

The funny thing is that Loki only was saying the truth and hurting the ego of gods. Had there been a higher authority, earthquakes wouldn't exist

[@TheLegendaryLore]

Not a huge fan of Loki, but he was basically punished for practicing his freedom of speech.

[@DiamondWoodStudios]

Wasn’t he being punished for slaying Baldr?

[@some1350]

What an incredibly stupid take. Do you really think the Norse people thought their gods were a bunch of hypocrites? So Loki wasn't attacked because he was a troublemaker, it's because the gods were the bad guys? You do realize that the poem starts with Loki murdering somebody, don't you think the author was making a subtle hint? I could add more but never mind.

[@some1350]

@@TheLegendaryLore Well what does that tell you? Freedom of speech has its limitations, and it's not human nature to tolerate insulting behavior indefinitely. Just because you have the right to say something, doesn't mean you should. Loki was lying and insulting the gods, not debating.

[@some1350]

@@DiamondWoodStudios There are two versions of the same story.