July For Loki Using 30 Days Of Deity Devotion Prompts, Day 22 A Quote, A Poem, Or Piece Of Writing That

July for Loki using 30 Days of Deity Devotion prompts, Day 22 • A quote, a poem, or piece of writing that you think Loki resonates strongly with

“There’s an old Earth saying… a phrase of great power and wisdom, and consolation to the soul in times of need… ALLONS-Y!”

Ok, where are my Whovians? Reveal yourselves!

Well, I’ve managed to write down serious stuff for most previous posts of this July for Loki, but today I wanted to lighten up a bit. Anyone familiar with Doctor Who and Loki will see how the Tenth Doctor channels major lokean energy - I mean, of course, it’s David Tennant playing him... Those not familiar with the character may wonder what the Helheimr I’m talking about, but read the above quote again and you’ll see it doesn’t really need context to be understood and put in relation to Loki. It’s perfect for him and it kinda sums up his approach to many matters, and something he seems to repeat to many of us time and time again: allons-y! Let’s go! Move your Áss!

Pic by BBC

July for Loki using 30 Days of Deity Devotion prompts, Day 9 • Common mistakes about Loki

Countless. So here are just a few I've heard myself.

•He's evil, "the Norse Satan" (as if Satan was originally evil himself, but that's another story). False. No deity is good or evil, but I guess it's easier to separate rather than consider the whole of reality.

•He's the bad boy of Ásgarðr, rebel without a cause, always messing around. False. He definitely knows how to create Chaos, and enjoys it from time to time, but he mostly loves to travel the Nine Worlds and take good care of his family and his people.

•He's dangerous to "work with". May be true, it wholly depends on your attitude - but isn't that so for any spirit/entity/deity?

•He will destroy your life. False. He will destroy what needs to be burnt, only to let what really matters grow free. That may include a huge part of the false truths you built around and for yourself. but would you rather live in constant denial of who you are?

•He will lie to you. Absolutely false. He will tear you apart with the hardest truths you never had the courage to face, he'll guide you and show you how to deal with them, and you'll be finally free.

•His devotees are dangerous people. Well. If I may say so myself. Just joking! Us lokeans generally tend to be respectful and inclusive people. You can always find the occasional arsehole, as everywher; but maybe because most of us experienced hard times in our lives, we tend to be compassionate towards others. Of course, Loki also teaches us not to take bullshit from anyone, so if you consider growing tired of your unfairness being a bad person, then yes, a lokean would probably very bad for you.

Art: Loki is scheming the murder of Baldr by joan789 on DeviantArt

Hello Faðir. 🔥

Behold…a Norse trickster god.

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July for Loki using 30 Days of Deity Devotion prompts, Day 21 • Music that makes you think of this deity

Bulletproof Heart by My Chemical Romance will never fail to make me think about him (and Sigyn, too). Check the lyrics and you might get a clue of the reason why. Plus, it’s so catchy I just can picture him rocking to this!

Gravity don't mean too much to me,

I'm who I've got to be,

These pigs are after me, after you,

Run away like it was yesterday

And we could run away,

If we could run away,

Run away from here!

I got a bulletproof heart,

You got a hollow point smile,

We and your run away scars

Got a photograph dream on the getaway mile.

Let's blow a hole in this town,

And do our talking with the laser beam,

Coming out of this place

In a bullet's embrace,

Then we'll do it again!

How can they say, Jenny, could you come back home?

'Cause everybody knows you don't

Ever wanna come back,

Let me be the one to save you!

Gravity don't mean too much to me,

I'm who I've got to be,

These pigs are after me, after you,

Run away like it was yesterday

When we could run away,

When we could run away, run away from here.

I'm shooting out of this room

Because I sure don't like the company,

You stop your preaching right there

'Cause I really don't care,

And I'll do it again.

So get me outta my head,

'Cause it's getting quite cramped, you know,

Coming ready or not,

When the motor gets hot

We can do it again!

The papers say, Johnny, won't you come back home?

'Cause everybody knows you don't

Wanna give yourself up,

Tell the truth and God will save you…

Gravity don't mean too much to me,

I'm who I've got to be,

These pigs are after me, after you,

Run away like it was yesterday

When we could run away,

When we could run away, run away from here.

And though I know how much you hate this,

Are you gonna be the one to save us

From the black and hopeless feeling,

Will you meet 'em when the end comes reeling?

Hold your heart into this darkness,

Will it ever be the light to shine you out,

Or fail and leave you stranded,

Or are you gonna be the one left standing?

You're gonna be the one left standing…

You're gonna be the one left standing…

Gravity don't mean too much to me,

Is this our destiny?

This world is after me, after you,

Run away like it was yesterday,

And we could run away, run away, run away,

Run away from here…

Yeah, away from here…

Away from here…

July for Loki using 30 Days of Deity Devotion prompts, Day 12 • Places associated with Loki and his worship

To my knowledge, there are no places associated with Loki’s worship, but some places carry (or once carried) his name. Loki-Fögrufjöll, a volcano in Iceland, aka Hamarinn or Lokahryggur, is a modern example of a place named after him. The volcano was named in modern times, but it’s still interesting! Lockbol, Luckabol, Lockesta, and Locastum were Swedish places probably named after him (“Loke In Younger Tradition”, Axel Olrik). In the Faroe Islands we still find Lokkafelli (Loki’s Fell). Transcending Miðgarð, the largest volcanic depression on Io, one of Jupiter’s moons, is named Loki Patera, and it contains an active lava lake. As you can see, volcanoes are very dear to Loki, and if we think of his Hveðrung (Roarer) aspect it's no surprise.

Apart from volcanoes, which I still have to try, I personally find it easy to connect with him in a variety of locations. In the open air, among the wild mountains, the nearer to the top, the better. He seems to enjoy high open spaces, much like a Hawk or a Vulture, in fact. Mountains, woods, rivers, all rich with life, allow me to meet the animals that are dear to him, so they're great places to commune both with their spirits and with Loki himself. Same goes for the Sea: salt water, strong winds and possibly hot Sun create a marvelous environment to get in touch with him. But let's not forget Loki is also a keeper of the hearth, therefore home is a great place to honor him! No need for majestic altars if you can't have one, a simple burner with a bit of coffee or some nice food prepared with love and intent will suffice.

Pic of Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption by Brian Emfinger