Laufey

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Mother of Loki

Mother of Loki, also known as Nal. Little is known about her beyond her role as Loki's mother. Her name means "leafy island" or "tree," suggesting a connection to nature.

Mythology

Laufey appears briefly in the sources as the mother of Loki by the giant Farbauti. Some traditions suggest she may have been a goddess or giantess associated with trees or islands. Her son Loki inherited his shapeshifting abilities and cunning nature, though whether these came from his mother or father remains unclear in the myths.

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Archetype

🍃 DIVINE MOTHER

Laufey represents the Divine Mother archetype in its mysterious aspect - the origin of a great power, whose nature hints at nature and transformation.

See parallels: Leto, Danu, Ganga →

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