Differences And Similarities in Loki from Marvel and Norse Mythology

Differences And Similarities in Loki from Marvel and Norse Mythology

Here we have mentioned Differences And Similarities in Loki from Marvel and Norse Mythology.

Loki, Thor’s uncle

Yes you heard it right. According to the Norse Mythology Loki wasn’t the brother of Thor. In Fact he was the brother of Thor’s father, Odin.

Differences

Differences

Father of “The Ruler of Underworld”

Father of “The Ruler of Underworld”

According to the Norse Mythology Loki is not the brother of Hel, who’s referred as Hela in the movie ‘Thor: Ragnarok’. In the mythology, the ruler of the underworld is the daughter of Loki.

Goddess Sigyan

Goddess Sigyan

In the mythology Loki is married to goddess Sigyan. Her love for Loki is so evident that she stands by him even in his worst times.

The Deadly Betrayal

The Deadly Betrayal

Loki shares a love-hate relationship with Thor in the movies. But is sorry for his wrongdoings and tries to help Thor. Whereas in the Norse myths, he backstabs his fellow gods and causes the death of Baldr.

Death of Loki

Death of Loki

The death of Loki in the movies and mythology is totally different. In the movie he was killed by Thanos. On the other hand according to myths Loki died in a battle where all gods of Asgard died.

Loki’s Gender and Sexuality

Loki’s character is bisexual which was revealed in the Loki’s 2021 series. In the myths too, Loki is shown as a character who can swap genders.

Similarities

Similarities

Loki is a Half Giant

Loki is a Half Giant

Loki’s parents were a Giant and Goddess. His half Giant and half god like qualities have provided him with powers like shape shifting.

The Power of Shapeshifting

The Power of Shapeshifting

This is one of the most significant powers of Loki. With shapeshifting powers, Loki can transform into any human, animal, monster or creature.

A pure grey character

A pure grey character

Loki is neither good nor bad. He flips whenever he feels like. He can be the good guy or bad guy, all depends on his mood and situation.

Loki’s looks

Loki’s looks

The myths describe him as a charming, attractive and handsome character. He’s not a muscular character like other warriors of Asgard and has a long & thin face.