Laufey or Nál is a figure in Norse mythology and the mother of Loki. The latter is frequently mentioned by the matronymic Loki Laufeyjarson (Old Norse 'Loki Laufey's son') in the Poetic Edda, rather than the expected traditional patronymic Loki Fárbautason ('son of Fárbauti'), in a mythology where kinship is usually reckoned through male ...

Nov 11, 2020 · Laufey, a Norse mythology goddess, is the mother of Loki, the god of mischief and chaos. The name Laufey has got numerous meanings, like ‘full of leaves’, and is related to lightning hitting needles or leaves of trees to create fire.

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Dec 28, 2022 · Laufey is a jötunn, the mother of Loki, and her name roughly translates to leaves or foliage. Here's the story of Laufey in Norse myths.

Feb 3, 2025 · Laufey’s primary role in Norse mythology is as the mother of Loki. For humans, Laufey’s presence is more ambiguous. While she isn’t directly involved in many myths, her indirect influence, particularly through Loki, is undeniable.

Dec 14, 2024 · Laufey is a figure from Norse mythology who holds a significant yet often understated role in the rich tapestry of Norse legends. She is best known as the mother of Loki, one of the most complex and enigmatic characters in Norse tales.

Dec 15, 2022 · Loki’s six children played a significant role in Norse mythology, but not all were evil. While some were so powerful that they felled even the most mightily Æsir gods, others were used for good (like Sleipnir).

Laufey, an enigmatic figure in Norse mythology, is primarily known as the mother of the infamous trickster god Loki, illustrating her indirect but crucial impact on the narratives involving gods like Odin.

Laufey (also known as Nál in some sources) is a somewhat mysterious figure in Norse mythology, primarily known as the mother of the trickster god Loki. Though she plays a relatively minor role in the myths, her significance comes from her connection to …

Farbauti and Laufey are recorded in Norse mythological poems as being the father and mother of Loki, the Norse god of fire and bringer of mischief.