Episode 8 - About Loki
Jesse Hutchins was kind enough to talk with us about Loki. He’s not your typical misunderstood and misinterpreted god 
The interview covered several things: Loki Lore, word derivations and kennings, as well as how NOT to worship Loki.
We know we came away from this episode with new insights, not just about Loki but about how to research responsibly. It’s with this in mind that we would like to send out seperate Asatru Basics episodes on this feed. So send us your questions . . . we promise to answer them.
In addition we plug our other podcast Spoken Lore. We also thank Odin Lives Radio, for having us on for a guest appearance.
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Hi I just wanted to say thank you so much for the episode on Loki I have just recently been brought to study a little of Asatru through finding Loki I’ve been listening to your podcast to learn more on the Asatru path as currently i’m an eclectic pagan. Well I figured I would just leave a comment and say thank you once more ~Lindsey
Lindsey said this on April 6th, 2007 at 9:00 am
Another great show! I am a Gardinarian, but I believe, Norse blood. My great grandfather was from the Orkney Isles, so I have some interest in Asatru. Although I’ve been Wiccan for over a decade, I’m looking forward to some basics.
Mojo The Wigglian Way
mojo said this on April 7th, 2007 at 1:25 pm
Yay!!!!! I loved it. neicie
neicie said this on April 9th, 2007 at 8:41 pm
Great episode. Please keep this up, you are allowing me to teach my daughter more about our religio than a book ever could! Thorulfr
Ben said this on April 12th, 2007 at 8:33 am
It was great hearing some intelligent commentary (emphasis on the intelligent…) from a fellow Lokean. Great job! -Mikki
Mikki said this on May 8th, 2007 at 10:41 pm
I just got a computer with sound and this was the first of your podcasts I listened to. Very cool and interesting!
Conn said this on June 14th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
Very fascinating. Loki is too integral to so many of the stories not to give him such a complete consideration.
craig said this on July 1st, 2007 at 11:34 pm
Hello While I found this interesting, I must say I think just about the best article/talk on Loki I have ever heard is from the Odinic Rite and called May Loki Be Bound. Found it on their website and after reading it, the previous confusion was totally replaced with understanding
J.Napier said this on July 24th, 2007 at 8:25 pm
Its great to see respect given where its due. Thanks for putting together such a great podcast for a misunderstood and often misstated power!
B said this on July 28th, 2007 at 12:45 am
Excellent show! Its great to see such a misunderstood power treated with the respect he’s due! Thanks!:)
B said this on July 28th, 2007 at 4:04 am
Loki has always struck me as a cunning foe and a close friend and companion. Far far too much lore has been twisted by revisionists (both modern and ancient) and then misunderstood. When Thor goes riding, it’s Loki that goes with him. When they Gods took their gifts, it was the hand of Loki’s machinations. Intended or not, he tends to be the catalyst that creates the very things that drives the Aesir and Vanir along their path. Loki sits in my shrine right next to his battle companion and firend, Thor. Also, please remember, much of our lore was twisted by Christian re-writers in an effort to undermine paganism. That alone should make us wary of Loki’s portrayal in the lore, specifically Snorri
Jon said this on July 28th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
Thank you for having someone who has actually studied Loki to be the one presenting this material. All too often people rehash incorrect information that comes from dubious scholarship instead of looking at the actual source texts. Presentations like this allow people to form their own informed opinion rather than having an opinion shoved at them.
Silence M. said this on September 4th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
I just listened to this podcast and really enjoyed it. I haven’t ever been part of Asatru, and have one friend who has, but have never discussed it with her. I was really surprised that there would be such animosity toward Loki amongst Asatru. Especially that people would be upset about Jesse’s booth. Thank you for this podcast; I really enjoyed it.
~Muninn’s Kiss
Muninn's Kiss said this on June 28th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Thank you so much. I just found this on iTunes and hunted down the website so I could say thanks
I didn’t understand why I was the only person who had Loki as a patron that wasn’t a total douche and/or loser. Now I know there’s at least one other - it’s a relief!
ThatChick said this on April 23rd, 2009 at 12:52 pm