Pretty much what it says on the tin. Does Loki have any traditional connection with spiders? The only thing I can find online is UPG. I know that He is a shape shifter, and could very well be a spider if He chose to, but I'm wondering if there is canonical lore connecting Him with spiders.
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Re: Loki and Spiders
I've always associated spiders with the Web of Wyrd. I like to think spiders spin the stories of time through their webs, and the webs fly freely inbetween the different streams of the worlds, bringing news to the Gods."In the shade now tall forms are advancing,
And their wan hands like snowflakes in the moonlight are gleaming;
They beckon, they whisper, 'Oh! strong armed in valor,
The pale guests await thee - mead foams in Valhalla.'"
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For the Yule was upon them, the Yule; and they quaffed from the skulls of the slain,
And shouted loud oaths in hoarse wit, and long quaffing swore laughing again.
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Re: Loki and Spiders
Not that I've ever read.
There's really not that much in the way of spiders in the Lore at all, as far as I recall.
(I'm pretty sure Loki turns himself into a flea in one story, though).
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Re: Loki and Spiders
Originally posted by Rae'ya View Post(I'm pretty sure Loki turns himself into a flea in one story, though).
Originally posted by Eofor View PostI also associate spiders with the Web of Wyrd and I've never heard/read about Loki turning himself into a spider.
But now I'm curious... How did you get to this connection?
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