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What functions does Loki cover as a god

Could Loki be considered a god of chaos as well as a trickster? Jdogno5

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I wish to add more information to this page regarding Loki's children. There are a few missing from the list (the child he gave birth to after eating a witch's heart, and the half-mortal children she bore as a milkmaid, as referenced by Odin in Lokkesenna). I also wish to add some information regarding possible theological domains of Loki, possibly add some context around the possible etymological origins of his name. AnthonyRennaisance (talk) 20:54, 19 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Lokis gender

The term 'sínn' in North Germanic languages doesnt have a gender, just a personalness in some dialects. So some of the phrases under Loki#Scandinavian_folklore are mistranslations, & should be they, because culturally those phrases are gender ambiguous. 73.225.155.225 (talk) 09:29, 22 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Loki is canonically a dude. Using "they" in the text would be wrong and confusing. Using "they" for a singular entity is also a modern invention. Traditionally, "they" refer to several enteties. Blockhaj (talk) 18:00, 26 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Header image

The header image is a poor option imo. I think it should be the depiction on the Gosforth Cross, as it is a period depiction and more ambiguous. It also shows elements more important to Loki's lore than the current image. Blockhaj (talk) 18:18, 26 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]