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We have to travel far and wide before we can comprehend this story,
but in psychological terms ‘Loki’ is straightforward enough.
He represents the shadow side of the personality.
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In the Myth Cycle as a whole,
Loki’s binding brings on the destruction of the world,
but at this stage of the story he is introduced to us in all his ‘glory’.
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Given free rein in this way, Loki advocates a hazardous
solution to a seemingly insurmountable problem for the Gods.
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When this looks like going awry he manages to save the day,
and brings a much needed boon to the Nine Worlds,
in the wake of a costly transgression of oath.
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‘Solemn oaths were broken
word and bond
and binding pledges
which had passed between them.’
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The shattering of the Rock Giant’s skull,
after he has previously been granted safe passage in Asgard,
reflects…
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Thanks for sharing, Granny… 😉
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Good Morning! Always a pleasure, Stuart!
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