Playing With Fire: An Exploration of Loki Laufeyjarson (PDF)

Everyone knows the Norse god Loki, or at least they think they do: He is the god of mischief, the trickster, the troublemaker of Asgard. To some, he is a destructive force to be defeated or restrained. To others, he is an amusing prankster, a friend, and an ally. Love him or hate him, he’s impossible to ignore. But is there more to Loki, or have we only scratched the surface? Playing With Fire is part historical exploration, part heartfelt devotional, written from the perspective of a devotee who has walked with this often misunderstood deity for over two decades. Go deeper with Loki and be surprised. Go all the way, and be transformed. Chapter 1: Who Is Loki?......................................................1 Chapter 2: The “L” Word .................................................. 20 Chapter 3: The Family Circus ............................................ 39 Chapter 4: A Face Only A Mother Could Love ................ 110 Chapter 5: Out of the Frying Pan ..................................... 136 Chapter 6: Ragnarök and Roll .......................................... 155 Chapter 7: Loki Worship in the Past................................ 186 Chapter 8: Loki Worship in the Present........................... 200 Chapter 9: Eight Days of Loki.......................................... 240 Chapter 10: Conclusion .................................................... 252 Chicken Soup for the Lokean Soul................................... 254 Chapter Notes................................................................... 259 Bibliography...................................................................... 272