Loki and Sigyn: Lessons on Chaos, Laughter & Loyalty from the Norse Gods

Meet the Trickster and the Loyal — As They Really Are

Loki is one of the most misunderstood figures in Norse mythology — feared, avoided, and often dismissed in modern Heathenry. But the full picture of Loki reveals something far more compelling: a trickster, yes, but also a devoted husband, a creative problem-solver, and a god of genuine depth. And beside him stands Sigyn, goddess of loyalty and compassion, whose quiet power has been overlooked for far too long.

In this rich and warmly written exploration, Heathen author Lea Svendsen brings both deities fully to life — together and separately — through myth, devotional practice, and the perspectives of Pagan and Heathen community leaders.

What You'll Explore:

• The true nature of Loki — trickster, parent, husband, and creative force
• Sigyn's mythology and her enduring power as a goddess of loyalty and compassion
• Their adventures in parenthood and complicated relationships with the other gods
• How to set up altars to Loki and Sigyn and what offerings they prefer
• Rituals and devotional practices for working with both deities
• Perspectives from Pagan leaders including Patricia Lafayllve and Erika Wren

Details:

• By Lea Svendsen | Foreword by Mortellus, author of Do I Have to Wear Black?
• Paperback, 232 pages | Published February 2022
• ISBN: 9780738769318 | Published by Llewellyn Worldwide

For Heathens, Norse pagans, and anyone drawn to the gods who live outside the lines.