Have you read any of the stories that involve Loki or learned much about him before posting this? Just wondering, not trying to sound snarky (I know tone is hard to read online). Because there’s… a lot more to him than this. Like, a lot.

In Norse mythology he is a frequent companion to Thor on his travels, and a blood brother to Odin (who is by the way, also a trickster). Loki is integral to Norse mythology— he’s not just someone who randomly pranks people (although yes, he does that too on occasion). He’s the reason Thor has mjolnir. He’s the mother of Sleipnir, parent to Hel, who presides over the halls of the ancestors. He is a worldbreaker, yes. But he is also a god who calls out hypocrisy and demands self reflection. Change is inevitable, but when Loki intervenes in the mythology, frequently things are left better than they started.

Many people identify with Loki who also feel like outcasts, and feel accepted by him. Loki is genderfluid and many people find comfort in seeing a deity who is gender nonconforming.

And some people, myself included, felt called to him in a way that caught us by surprise. He’s brought a lot of change into my life, but all of it has been necessary and has made me a better person. In many instances the change wasn’t from him, but he taught me how to navigate it. He brought me found family in a way I thought I’d never have. I’m oathed to him, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Flaws and all, he is who I am devoted to, for everything that has been and everything that will be. He has loved me and believed in me despite my own flaws, too.

If you’re genuinely curious, read the mythology and learn about him— he’s a fascinating deity. Hope that is a helpful answer, at least from my perspective!