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According to Norse mythology, what happens once Loki finally breaks free from his venom-dripping bondage?
Answer
He leads the forces of chaos against the gods at Ragnarök
Norse texts describe Loki's escape from his bonds as the trigger for Ragnarök, after which he commands the giants and monsters in the final battle against the gods.
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Loki's punishment for causing Baldur's death involved being chained beneath a serpent dripping venom onto his face—yet he remains bound there awaiting Ragnarök, making him both prisoner and apocalypse trigger.
Other options people guess
- He reconciles with Odin and helps defend Asgard
- He is reborn as a new god of wisdom
- He retreats to Jotunheim to live in peace
Topics
- norse-mythology
- loki
- ragnarok
- trickster
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