NOTE: This list is strictly for interpretations/adaptations of Sigyn being depicted/referred to in media in Pop Culture. This list will be CONSTANTLY UPDATED as I find out about new depictions/appearances of her.
If anyone knows of an other appearances I've missed in Pop Culture, please let me know so I can add it to this list! This list also follows along with Loki & Sigyn's Relationship in Modern Pop Culture.
** Would NOT recommend is a suggestion meaning it’s bad interpretations of Sigyn & her relationship with Loki, but you’re still free to check it out for yourself if you want.
LITERATURE & COMICS:
Thor Marvel Comics (1978-1996 & 2022)
Mara und der Feuerbringer (also known as Mara and the Firebringer, German Film & Book Series - Portrayed by Eva Habermann)
Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology & The Sandman (Book & Comic) ** Would NOT recommend
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard (Book Series by Rick Riordan - The Hammer of Thor + The Ship of the Dead.) ** Would NOT recommend
Shinyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index (Japanese light novel)
SMITE & Dungeons & Dragons (as lore)
The Goddess of Nothing At All & Epilogues for Lost Gods by Cat Rector (Main Character, told from her POV)
Harbringer of the End by Nicki Chapelway
Nine Worlds Rising books series by Lyra Wolf
The Gospel of Loki by Joanne M. Harris. ** Would NOT recommend
“All In: A Loki & Sigyn Tale,” by Danielle Krikorian, published in The Mythic Circle, Issue 46
Sigyn: A Labor of Love by Ailim Hazel
Loki & Sigyn: Lessons on Chaos, Laughter & Loyalty from the Norse Gods by Lea Svendsen
The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec (Angrboda is the MC, but Sigyn does make appearances in it.)
Loki: a Novel by M.G Farija (Sigyn has a small appearance in it)
Loki: a Novel by Melvin Burgess (awful, terrible, do not read if you love Sigyn. ) ** Would NOT recommend
RBA's Norse mythology books series: the volume on Loki & Freyja's necklace by Aranzazu Serrano Lorenzo. (It is told from Sigyn's POV.)
Loki, Lord of Chaos by Carolyn Fallon (Webtoon)
Thistil Mistil Kistil by @depleti (Webtoon)
Sexy Tales Vol. 8 by Elena Mirulla (SPICY Adult Comic. Features Sigyn & Loki.)
La Chair des Dieux by Winona and Emka (Adult Graphic Novel. NC-17 like. Features Loki & Sigyn)
ANIME, AUDIO & FILM:
Mara und der Feuerbringer (also known as Mara and the Firebringer, German Film & Book Series - Portrayed by Eva Habermann)
The Bifrost Incident by The Mechanisms (Audio Story)
The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar (Anime, Episode 7-12)
Sigyn by Suffer Through Silence (Song)
Sigyn by Fuimadane (Song)
MythQuest 102 Hammer Of The Gods (TV Show)
The Lay of Thrym by August Bournonville (1868. Ballet)
VIDEO GAMES:
Assassins Creed: Valhalla (Video Game, Mentioned in lore)
Day 1: Favorite comic appearance: Anytime Sigyn stood up for herself
Thor #275, Thor #307, and Thor Annual #19
It was a rarity in the comics depending on the writer, but Sigyn had moments where she would actually stand up against Loki and others. Many forget she actually rejected Loki when he first came to her. Then later on, she stands up to Thor when he accuses Loki of something he didn’t do cause he was shackled to her during the time. And then later on in the comics when Loki comes to her for her help after Mephisto, she comments on his affections.
As I’ve stated many times before, a good portrayal of a character depends on the writer and if we can get one for Sigyn in the modern times, we are set. But of course, that is the challenge.
Day 3: Favourite Sigyn fanartist OR favourite piece of Sigyn fanart.
There are so many artists I love and while I'll be reblogging a few of my favourite pieces over the day so they receive the appropriate credit, I'd like to give a quick shout out to @strandedinmidgard @nanigram @muirin007 and @dank-art who are just phenomenal and always give us amazing Sigyn, Loki and their family content 💙
I've got a book for your depictions of Sigyn in pop culture post:
Sorry if it's a bit blurry. Just in case, it's "The Witch's Heart", by Genevieve Gornichec. The mc is Angrboda, but Sigyn is shown in a couple of scenes and their relationship is somewhat important. I'd say it's not a bad depiction of Sigyn.
No need to answer to this post, you can just add it to the list and that's it.
I have this book in my own collection! I'm still waiting for that perfect moment to sit down and read it, but now that you've told me Sigyn does appear in it too, I might just find it!
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll add it to the list since it does count as an appearance for her!
Perhaps you know the myths.
Furious, benevolent Gods.
A tree that binds nine realms.
A hammer stronger than any weapon.
And someday, the end of everything.
But few have heard of me.
Looking back, it’s easy to know what choices I might have made differently. At least it feels that way. I might have given up on my title. Told my father he was useless, king of Gods or no, and left Asgard. Made a life somewhere else.
Maybe I would never have let Loki cross my path. Never have fallen in love.
But there’s no going back.
We were happy once.
And the price for that happiness was the end of everything.
A new book regarding Sigyn’s tale is coming out soon and it available for pre-order now. It is expected to be released October 1st, 2021.
You can find beta readers reviews on it already: GoodReads.
A Norse Goddess who is known for being the wife of the Trickster, Loki, and holding the bowl to protect him from the snake’s venom.
But besides that, Who is Sigyn? What does she mean to others?
Journey with me as we explore who she is -- not only in the mythologies, but in other forms like the Marvel Comics, Worship and through fans.
#JusticeforSigyn
Sigyn’s Origins (Mythology):
Sadly, not many stories that have Sigyn in them have survived till today. She is only attested in the following works: Poetic Edda & Prose Edda.
In the poem, Lokasenna, the most famous of poem’s with the couple, it talks of how Loki has been bound by the gods with the guts of his son, Nari, and how his son, Vari, has been turned into a wolf. The Goddess Skadi fastens a venomous snake over Loki’s face, from which venom drips. Sigyn, stated as Loki’s wife, stays by his side and holds a basin under and catches the venom so it won’t drip onto her husband, but when the basin grows full, she pulls it away to empty it, during which time venom drops onto Loki, causing him to wither so violently that earthquakes occur that shake the entire earth.
In the poem, Gylfaginning, Sigyn is introduced in Chapter 31 as being married to Loki and that they have a son by the name of “Narfi or Nari”. She is then mentioned again in Chapter 50 where events are described differently than in Lokasenna; Vali, described as a son of Loki only, is changed into a wolf by the gods and rips apart his brother, “Narfi or Nari.” The guts of Nari are then used to tie Loki to three stones, after which the guts turn to iron, and Skadi places a snake above Loki. Sigyn of course catches the venom in a bowl. This process is repeated until he breaks free, setting Ragnarok into motion.
In the poem, Skáldskaparmál, Sigyn is introduced as a goddess, an Æsir, where the gods are holding a feast for their visitors and in kennings for Loki: “husband of Sigyn” and “cargo [Loki] of incantation-fetter’s [Sigyn’s] arms.”
Sigyn’s name means “Victorious-Girlfriend” in Old Norse.
Sigyn may appear on the Gosforth Cross and has been the subject of an amount of theory and cultural references.
She appears in the 9th century skaldic poem Haustlöng from pagan times, written by the skald Þjóðólfr of Hvinir. Due to this early connection with Loki, Sigyn has been theorized as being a goddess dating back to an older form of Germanic paganism.
Sigyn in Worship/Honor:
I’ll be speaking on this through my personal experience of working with Sigyn while also sharing some tid bits of basic info from others on this subject. I’m someone who works with Sigyn primarily, but sometimes gets help from Loki.
A Lokean is someone who honors Loki as their primary deity ( or at least one of their primary deities.) Most are polytheists that respect a variety of worldviews and a wide variety of gods. FOR MORE ON THIS SUBJECT, VISIT THIS BLOG: https://lokeanwelcomingcommittee.tumblr.com
For those who work with Loki, you will also find yourself working with Sigyn. And sometimes you don’t even need to work with Loki first in order to work with Sigyn (like me!)
Sigyn is usually a calming and motherly presence. Loki is protective over her, but they usually work in unison together to help.
SMALL DEVOTIONAL ACTS TO SIGYN:
Holding the Bowl: It is a reflective act of Sigyn holding the bowl to protect Loki from the snake’s venom. This is usually the major one.
Helping to support mothers (especially single mothers)
Support single parents
Supporting Women’s Rights
Keep fighting through the hardships
Wear earthy tones
Commitment in everything you do.
Help others, but remember that self-care is important too
More devotional acts
KENNINGS/HEITI FOR SIGYN:
Wife of Loki
Incantation-Fetter
Lady of Staying Power
Lady of Unyielding Gentleness
Lady of the Unconquerable Heart
Mother of Narvi and Vali
North Star
Victory Woman
Lady of Loyalty
Loki’s Treasure
Devoted Mother
Lady of Endurance
Goddess of Constancy
Goddess of the Heart
Goddess of Neglected Children
Goddess of Comfort
Healer to All
Mother to All
Beloved of Monsters
SIGYN’S VIRTUES:
Strength
Loyalty
Grace
Humility
Gentleness
Charity
Constancy
Love
Endurance
Patience
Simplicity
Mindfulness
Compassion
I’ll cover more on this subject soon in a separate post, but this is the basic.
Sigyn in the Marvel Comics:
Sadly, Sigyn is not portrayed the best in the Marvel Comics of Thor, resulting in her being missing from the comics since 1996 and practically killed off (only being referenced to in flashbacks.)
Loki comes across her and desires to have her. However, she is already engaged to an Asgardian named Theoric, who Loki has killed and ends up taking on the disguise of in order to take Sigyn for his own. On their wedding day once the vows are said and done, Sigyn accepts her duty as his wife, granting her the title Goddess of Fidelity by Odin.
She doesn’t have much of an agency or personality besides being Loki’s faithful wife in this.
Fans wish for her to make a comeback in the Comics and MCU with better characterization. Hence, much Fanfiction, Cosplay, Roleplay and Fanart has been made of others own interpretation’s of Sigyn and #JusticeforSigyn is shared around in hopes of this.
LIST OF SIGYN COMIC APPEARANCES:
Thor Vol 1 #275 (First appearance, 1978)
Thor Vol 1 #276
Thor Vol 1 #277
Thor Vol 1 #278
Thor Vol 1 #301
Thor Vol 1 #302
Thor Vol 1 #303
Thor Vol 1 #307
Thor Annual Vol 1 (9)
Thor Vol 1 #313
Thor Vol 1 #321
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 1 (1)
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 2 (1)
Gamer’s Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 1 (1)
Thor Annual Vol 1 (14)
Thor Annual Vol 1 (19)
Thor Vol 1 #479
Thor Vol 1 #483
Thor Vol 1 #484 (1995)
Thor: The Legend Vol 1 (1) (1996, last appearance)
Avengers: Loki Unleashed #1 (2019, first & only modern day appearance since 90s. FLASHBACK ONLY)
LIST OF SIGYN MENTIONS IN COMICS:
Thor Annual Vol 1 #10 (1982)
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 1 #11 (1983)
Thor: Asgard’s Avenger Vol 1 #1 (2011)
Mighty Thor Vol 1 #12.1 (2012)
Loki Vol 3 #1 (2019 - referenced)
Sigyn and her impact with Fans:
Sigyn is still not that well known among others, but there is a small community of us fans who honor her through all forms she is displayed and her relationship with Loki. This is the reason this blog and @dailylogyn were created: to help unite fans and spread the word of Sigyn and her relationship with Loki through appreciation and education.
Fans also show their appreciation for Sigyn through Art forms like Fanfiction, Cosplay, Fanart & More! The cool thing is that she can be interpreted however you wish, but her love for Loki and her compassion is always her strong points.
There is a tag #JusticeforSigyn in order to help give her the proper attention she deserves. MORE HERE.
FANARTISTS:
I’m not going to post any of their art here in order to make others visit their blogs and give them the appropriate credit they deserve.
Let’s support content creators! <3
@nanigram/Nanihoo: This artist makes wonderful fanart of her own interpretation of Sigyn and her relationship with Loki (plus their children.) You can usually find most of it on Deviantart.
@sigynart: This artist makes lovely art of Tom Hiddelston’s Loki, but has recently come out with their own interpretation of Sigyn and has even started to draw Loki & Sigyn together.
@dank-art: This artist makes a lot of interesting twists to Sigyn and Loki either if it’s a modern look, an alternate universe or a certain aesthetic of the couple. They have a lot of amazing concept designs concerning Sigyn and Loki!
COSPLAYERS:
@bubbleteycosplay: She is known as the German Sigyn! This cosplayer has done a wide varieties of different versions/outfits of Sigyn. Besides here, you can usually find her on Instagram, Deviantart and other websites. She also helps inform others on Sigyn and her relationship with Loki.
In fact, HERE IS A LIST she has created pertaining to other Sigyn Cosplayers. I’ll list the others below though with links to their pages:
Vontrug (Instagram)
lady_laufeyson (Instagram)
Mizerious (Instagram)
Maryintothewoods (Instagram)
danni_darling (Instagram)
I myself am planning to join these wonderful cosplayers too as I work to create my own Sigyn cosplay as well. :) They are all such an inspiration!
CONCLUSION:
I could go on and on about the subject of Sigyn. She’s an amazing, caring and loving goddess who teaches us many helpful traits we need throughout life. Despite still not being that well known, she is greatly loved by this community -- and none other than Loki.
Hopefully someday she will make a comeback in the Marvel world and get the proper characterization and love she deserves. Till then, us fans will continue to share the love, joy and appreciation we have for Sigyn and her relationship with Loki, welcoming anyone as Sigyn does with open arms and loving hearts.
SOURCES:
Holding the Bowl: https://lokeanwelcomingcommittee.tumblr.com/post/102422224083/a-bowling-tutorial
NOTE: This list can be updated with added in Fancasts for Sigyn.
This is more of a resource and appreciation for the Sigyn fandom to spread the love for everyone’s different interpretation’s of the Goddess of Constancy.
Keep an eye out for updates! It is a CONSTANTLY growing list!
