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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Loki
"In der nordischen Mythologie ist Loki ein Gott des Schabernacks."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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In Norse mythology, Loki is a god associated with mischief and trickery, known for his cunning and ability to change shape.
"In the tales of Norse mythology, Loki often outsmarts the other gods, leading to both chaos and resolution." - 2
A character in modern popular culture, particularly in comic books and films, often depicted as an anti-hero or villain.
"The character of Loki has gained immense popularity in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed as both a villain and a complex anti-hero."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Loki' originates from Old Norse, where it referred to a trickster god in Norse mythology. The etymology is uncertain, but it may be derived from the Proto-Germanic root *lukwaz, meaning 'to close' or 'to lock', reflecting Loki's role in myth as a figure of chaos and mischief.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Loki" is said worldwide
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Loki
Transliteration: Loki
"Dans la mythologie nordique, Loki est un dieu de la ruse."
Loki
Transliteration: Loki
"In der nordischen Mythologie ist Loki ein Gott des Schabernacks."
Loki
Transliteration: Loki
"Nella mitologia norrena, Loki è un dio della malizia."
Loki
Transliteration: Loki
"En la mitología nórdica, Loki es un dios de la travesura."
Loki
Transliteration: Loki
"Na mitologia nórdica, Loki é um deus da travessura."
लोकी
Transliteration: Loki
"नॉर्स पौराणिक कथाओं में, लोकी एक शरारती देवता है।"
洛基
Transliteration: Luòjī
"在北欧神话中，洛基是一个恶作剧之神。"
로키
Transliteration: Loki
"노르웨이 신화에서 로키는 장난의 신입니다."
ロキ
Transliteration: Roki
"北欧神話では、ロキはいたずらの神です。"
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