Loki is a character in Norse mythology, a god of mischief and trickery. He is the son of the giant Farbauti and the giantess Laufey, and is known for his ability to shape-shift and his mischievous and sometimes malicious behavior.
In Norse mythology, Loki is a complex figure who often serves as a foil or antagonist to the other gods, but who also occasionally helps them out of difficult situations. He is closely associated with chaos, and his actions often have unforeseen and far-reaching consequences.
Loki is most famous for his role in the death of the god Baldr, whom he tricked into revealing his one vulnerability, then used that knowledge to kill him. This act ultimately led to Loki’s punishment, which involved being chained to a rock and having a snake drip venom onto his face for eternity.
In recent years, Loki has also become a popular character in modern pop culture, with portrayals in Marvel comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as in various video games and other media.