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Loki, Røkkatru, Satan, and Chaos
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Loki, Røkkatru, Satan, and Chaos

While I think there is more nuance balance and allegory within the metaphysical ongoings between Chaos and Order.
And I dont think Loki should be seen as the Heathen Satan with Jötunn as default demons.

Read more here.
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I absolutely think Loki is exactly what he is, a pure agent of Chaos who is bent on revenge and upsetting the balance.
Like all Chaos, things he did could be seen as necessary for balanced outcomes. But in the end, worshipping or letting Chaos uncontrolled or unbridled power over you and yours is a recipe for disaster.

He is ultimately a traitor, a destroyer, the father to the Røkkr or the Røk (twilgiht or darkness).

This is from the Proto-Germanic *rekwaz, stemming from Proto-Indo-European *h₁régʷos, whereby Sanskrit gets रजस् (rájas, “dimness, darkness”), Ancient Greek Ἔρεβος (Érebos, “Darkness”) and Old Armenian երեկ (erek).

You can fully call these spiritual beings of pure Chaos Adharmic most of the time, Sleipnir and a few aside.

He gave rise to these beings with his Jötunn wife of Chaos Angrboða solely for the purpose of destruction of Balance and Order. In other words, Adharma and anti-Ŕta / Anti-Logos.

A primary example of this is Grendel. When analyzed, one can come to the conclusion that in Saga of Beowulf Loki is euhemeristically Cain and Grendel's swamp witch mother is Angrboða.

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That being said, one of the more interesting depictions I have seen regarding Loki is in the Japanese Megami Tensei series. Whereby he first is depicted as a vile, evil betrayer who seduces and tempts others to gain his way back into the realm of Humans with the Goal of unleashing unrelenting Chaos and other demonic forces upon the world in pure destruction.

See attached pictures.
Also, OVA is here if you are interested in the Occult, Anime, etc.

https://youtu.be/CYI_YmxBfv4?si=-1A9UweHpiyvlmUq

I think the usage of Loki as this is pretty spot on.
This is why Asatru groups like the AFA, why in my own Kindred, and in general practice / literature, the invoking of Loki, his name, or praise to him is fully avoided.

While I can see one giving him some reverence as a divine force within the Cosmos, or learning the lessons from his activities in the Eddas (mostly of what not to do). He is something that should be kept at arms length.

My friends @Sagnamadr has even suggested doing opening hollowing rituals or ceremonies where one casts Loki and his ilk out prior to in order to bless an area of procession.

While many newer Folkish or Ex Protestant Heathens and Pagans will disagree with me, I dont think we should see all of darkness and Chaos as inherently wrong. Cthonic forces are a part of all faith and the Cosmos.
Oðinn mastered both Order and Chaos in his pursuit of Wisdom and Runic power.
While such an example and path isnt for everyone. Keeping your friends close and your enemies closer (understanding their methods) is an aspect as well.
Though I will say Hávamál 127 still applies daily.

127. I rede thee, Loddfafnir! | and hear thou my rede,--
Profit thou hast if thou hearest,
Great thy gain if thou learnest:
If evil thou knowest, | as evil proclaim it,
And make no friendship with foes.
- Henry Bellows Translation

See a deeper take regarding Order Versus Chaos here.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/69410529?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=android_share

Here is a proper understanding of what "Left Hand Path" should be. And spoiler, it doesn't mean being Satanic or Røkkatrú.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/62349747?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=android_share

A friend suggested a new hallowing ritual; binding and burning an image of Loki. Against all enemies of our Folk, seen and unseen, may they be revealed and destroyed.
…my Loki idol here is based on gullgubbers, the face based on the Snaptun Stone. For the binding, jute twine holds a flame well. ᚲ
https://www.tg-me.com/hammerandvajra/4546

The Loki burning ritual I posted earlier was created by my friend Coyote Psychopomp on X, partly as a response to the rising tide of Jötunn worship.
While no such ritual survives in the Germanic tradition, our ancestors innovated, and so shall we. There are similar rituals in other European traditions, such as the burning of Marzanna in Slavic paganism. ᚳ

Heimdall reference in the Witcher.
https://youtu.be/xDepGvO3kvQ?si=SSJhQ94qaAfEcNqF

What can save the West?

Europe and America can only truly be "saved" by one thing; a return to European ancestral tradition. Christianity is not the savior, it never was. It was always the spirit of the Germanic people, given to us by Óðinn that led our people.

Return to your roots.
Honor your gods.
Honor your ancestors.

Wotan mit uns.

- Kyle Davis

"HUNDINGSBANE'S RETURN TO VALHAL" by Ernest Wallcousins (1883-1976)

Published in: Teutonic Myth and Legend, London, Gresham Publications; 1912.

Helgi Hundingsbane is a Volsung Saga Hero mentioned in the Poetic Edda in Helgakviða Hundingsbana and well as in the Saga Hrómundar saga Gripssonar.

Helgi, the fifteen-year-old son of Sigmund and Borghild, avenges his father by killing Hunding, the Saxon king, earning the title Hunding's Bane. Known for his martial prowess, he is visited one day on his longship by Sigrún, a valkyrie who rides through air and sea and is aware of his deeds. She embraces and kisses him, and he instantly falls in love with her.

In the saga of Hadding in the Gesta Danorum, when Hadding goes to Helheim, he sees a group of warriors fighting, who Hel explains are attempting to surpass the deeds of their lives-preparing for reincarnation. Finally, She demonstrates that one can leave Helheim and reincarnate.

Just as one can inherit and be born with a tarnished hamingja, one can repair it by living well and pass on, and eventually inherit, a noble hamingja. 

Even Jötnar can ascend to the point of reaching the halls of the Æsir, such as Skaði, who aids in the binding of Loki. There is no original sin, nor eternal damnation. ᛠ

Hail Thor! ⚡️ 🔨

We will be attending a Blòt hosted by https://www.tg-me.com/sagnamadr. He has prepared Weißwurst and Irish cheese. Hails and Blessings!

My own Winterfylleth tradition is I camp at one of my favourite spots, a lake where I always get a spectacular moonrise. And this year, the Exiles crew will be joining me.
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Odin by Levi Pinfold