Loki is from Norse (also called Germanic/Scandinavian) mythology, where he appears as a trickster figure among the gods of Asgard.

Quick Scoop: What mythology is Loki from?

Loki is a central character in Norse mythology, the body of myths from medieval Scandinavia (mainly Iceland and Norway) about gods like Odin, Thor, and Freyja.

He shows up in key sources such as the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda, and is often described as a shapeshifting trickster who causes trouble but sometimes helps the gods.

A bit more detail

  • Loki belongs to the Norse mythological world: Asgard, Midgard, Jötunheim, Ragnarök, and so on.
  • He is usually counted among the Aesir gods, but by birth he is associated with the giants (his father is the giant Fárbauti).
  • Modern pop culture (like Marvel’s Thor movies and series) is based loosely on this Norse mythological Loki.

Mini FAQ

  1. Is Loki from Greek or Roman mythology?
    No. Loki does not appear in Greek or Roman myths; he is strictly a Norse/Germanic mythological figure.
  1. Is Marvel’s Loki the same as the myth Loki?
    Marvel’s version is inspired by the Norse Loki but changes his personality, looks, and story to fit modern comics and films.

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