Loki

American

[loh-kee] / ˈloʊ ki /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

a trickster god, born of Jotun ancestry but accepted among the Aesir as Odin's adopted brother: father of the monsters Fenrir, Hel, and the Midgard serpent, and the instigator of Balder's death.

Loki British

/ ˈləʊkɪ /

noun

Norse myth the god of mischief and destruction

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When she returned from dinner, Basu noticed Loki was a little sluggish and she worried how she and her cat would get through the night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

After studying classics at Cambridge, his acting career led to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the role of Loki, the god of mischief and “the boundary crosser.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

She went on to have roles in high-profile shows including Black Mirror, Loki and The Morning Show.

From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025

“With Doge being Elon’s favorite meme, it used to be the meme darling,” Loki said.

From Slate ● Sep. 26, 2025

“I hate you so much,” said Freya, who stood unsmiling beside Loki.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

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