#rokkatru

[fox-n-trinkets]

May Loki,

Bringer of Joy and Laughter,

Show me the joy and passion of life.

May Loki,

Shape-shifter,

Keep those outside the binary safe.

May Loki,

Story-teller and Liesmith,

Allow me to fully enjoy the stories and experiences I hear, see, and share with others.

May Loki,

God Of Those Othered By Society,

Help me stay safe in experiencing life as fully as I can.

May we feel your warmth

[the-lokean-fox]

Blessed is Loki, the mother of monsters

Blessed is Loki, father of outcasts

Blessed is Loki, the caring god who is home to those who don’t fit the norms of society

Loki, you are therefor those of us without homes, those of us who have been outcast for being queer, those of us who have known nothing but hate and discrimination.

Loki, may you continue to gather those of us that need you. May you continue to help us find who we are and not be afraid to speak out against the evil and unfairness in the world

Blessed be, followers and children of Loki

(Collage made by me)

[lokean-fire]

Loki is the type of deity that, at first, he will be really playful and fun. But the more you get to know him, the more serious he gets.

Loki back in 2024: lol you broke your ankle. Nerd.

Loki now: I purposefully removed that person because it was hurting you. Stop crying. Get up. You’re a warrior. 

[the-pagan-crow]

The Value of Worshipping Loki, Fenrir, Hel, or Any Other "Evil" or "Scary" Deity

If you've spent any time in Heathen spaces, I'm sure you've seen people who claim that Loki and their offspring are evil and / or not worthy of worship. While I can understand this line of thinking st the surface level, I don't think it takes certain factors into account

1) Downfalls Of Mythic Literalism

Taking the myths as true stories is, in my opinion, unhelpful in worshipping the gods. These stories have been written down by humans after they were passed down orally. There's always going to be human bias in these telling and retellings because humans aren't perfect.

Claiming that Loki is evil is saying that humans know the gods and can decide if they are "good" or "evil."

The myths and stories are just that: stories. They aren't the end all be all of who the gods are.

2) "Good" vs. "Evil" Is Unhelpful

The concept that Loki is evil and the other gods are good is such a black and white way of looking at Norse Mythology. A vast majority of humans are neither purely good nor purely evil, so why should the gods be subject to this sort of ridicule?

In reality, things are always gray, there isn't much that's black and white.

3) Chaos Is A Part Of Life

The gods often reflect the realities of life, and let's be honest, life is messy and chaotic. Embracing chaos can be helpful in getting through rough patches.

Loki is a god of chaos; chaos is a part of life. Therefore, some may find benefit in working with or worshipping them.

4) It's Literally None Of Your Business

If everything I have said previously does not inspire you to leave Loki devotees or devotees of "evil" deities alone, please realize that other peoples' practices aren't your concern. They aren't hurting anyone. They aren't hurting you.

I think all of us need to remember that everyone is fighting their own battle. Picking a fight with someone over who they worship or work with is not kind, and you're unlikely to change anyone's mind.

Even in this post, I'm not trying to convince you to worship Loki or his children. All I'm trying to do is remind people that kindness goes a long way.

I hope you found this post informative or helpful in some way. If you have any questions or comments, send them my way!!

[screechingtrashpanda]

Hail to you Loki Revealer of Corruption, Speaker of Hard Truths May your presence drain the festering wound Remove the infection from flesh And grant it godly hue once again Sly One, Protector of Those Brave Enough to Speak Out May we speak with unfettered tongues And reveal the hard won truth We hold your torch in our hands

[notthesomefather]

Before dawn this morning there was a beautiful, intense thunderstorm. As the rain fell, the thunder bellowed, and the lightning crashed I felt cathartic release and realization. I also felt immensely calm and safe.

I felt loving comfort in Thor's presence and, to my surprise, Loki's as well. The rain and thunder felt like Thor, but for some reason today the lightning was all Loki.

I am so grateful to both of them for reminding me that they are with me, and for inspiring me to feel/let out my emotions.

[innerobservationllama]

On Belief, Myth, and Why I Don’t Need My Gods to Be Fragile

I identify as a heathen… but probably not in the way people expect. I don’t treat the surviving Norse texts as sacred scripture or immutable truth. They were written by people. Translated by people. Preserved through politics, power, fear, and survival. That doesn’t make them worthless. It makes them human. And honestly… I trust human stories more when I stop pretending they fell out of the sky untouched.

For me, the gods don’t demand obedience. They don’t need defending. They don’t shatter if I ask hard questions or refuse literalism. If a belief system collapses the moment curiosity shows up, that system was never strong to begin with. I see myth as a mirror, not a rulebook.

Loki isn’t a villain or a hero. He’s disruption. He’s the force that exposes rot, breaks stagnant systems, and reminds us that comfort and truth are rarely friends. Thor isn’t just a hammer swinging brute. He’s protection, boundaries, and the willingness to stand between chaos and the vulnerable. Freyja isn’t just love or war. She’s sovereignty. Choice. The refusal to be reduced.

These figures work because they reflect parts of us. The parts we admire. The parts we fear. The parts we pretend we don’t have. I don’t believe the gods require blind belief. I believe they require engagement. Wrestling with myth feels more honest than memorizing it.

Ritual, for me, isn’t about perfection or fear of punishment. It’s about intention. Offering something meaningful. Showing up with awareness. If an offering returns to nature, that doesn’t feel like failure. It feels like completion.

I also don’t believe there is one correct way to believe. That idea usually shows up when someone is more invested in control than truth. This is just how it works for me. Not better. Not purer. Not ancient cosplay or modern rebellion. Just the framework that makes sense in my bones.

I’m curious how others experience their beliefs, whether Norse, Christian, other pagan, atheist, or something unnamed. Some questions I keep circling back to…

Do you treat your sacred stories as literal history, symbolic truth, or something in between?

If your beliefs were challenged tomorrow, would they sharpen or shatter?

Do you think faith requires certainty… or courage?

Can a god be meaningful without being perfect?

Is questioning a sign of disrespect, or devotion?

I’m not here to convince anyone. I’m here to talk. To listen. To compare notes across the fire and see what survives the conversation. This is just the way I feel. What about you?

[theflaminggoat]

“Here's the thing. I don't know what you kids are up to, but I do know one thing. Laws are a threat made by the dominant socioeconomic ethnic group in a given nation. It’s just the promise of violence that’s enacted, and the police are basically an occupying army, you know what I mean?"

-Bud Cubby

Thinking again about that idea of Fenrir representing the failings of a carceral system~🐺