Reviewed By Katrina Rasbold
Let go, if you will, of the image and canon of the Marvel villain, Loki, and cast your mind back to the Norse legends. Don’t worry. Tom will be waiting for you when you finish.
To accurately clarify the legendary Loki, we also must shuck off any ideas of the Christianized “Devil of the North.” Instead, read this book to meet the real Loki.
In this book, author Dagulf Loptson delivers a groundbreaking guide that shatters the misconceptions surrounding the Norse pantheon’s most controversial figure. This isn’t just a history book or collection of lore. It is an invitation to dance with the fire without caring if you get burned.
Whether you are a seasoned Heathen or a curious seeker, this book deserves a prime spot on your altar shelf because it is a masterclass in nuance, a guidebook that transitions lore into living practice, and a hands-on grimoire honoring the trickster god of old.
Most notably, Loptson refuses to paint Loki in black and white and instead guides you through the gray areas where Loki’s specific flavor of magic happens. By exploring Loki’s ancient heiti (poetic names), from the Sky Treader to the Scar-Lip, the book reveals a deity who is not just a chaotic prankster, but a necessary catalyst for growth, evolution, and truth.
The author doesn’t just tell you who Loki is; he shows you how to work with him, effectively bridging the gap between dusty academic texts and vibrant modern spirituality. Loptson masterfully blends the Eddas with Unverified Personal Gnosis (UPG), creating a living, breathing portrait of the god that feels ancient yet urgently relevant.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves. This is a working manual packed with actionable content, including sacred crafts, rituals for transformation, and offerings and invocations, all of which helps the reader to understand what the Trickster wants and how he weaves his way into both shadow work and spellwork.
Like all of the books in the Pagan Portals series, Loki is a fast, easy read, but don’t let that fool you. This book is a torch in the dark. It is bold, apologetically devotional, and deeply transformative. Dagulf Loptson has written the definitive introductory guide for the modern Lokean, especially those who eschew the sensationalized versions and want nothing less than the true trickster experience.
Katrina Rasbold is a professional Witch, published author, priestess, and editor of Green Egg Magazine. She and her husband, Eric, are the creators of the CUSP spiritual path and owners of Crossroads Occult. You can reach her and access her Patreon with deeper classes and mentorship through www.katrinarasbold.com.
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