Old Neko: Fact of the Day: Mother Loki

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Fact of the Day: Mother Loki

In Norse mythology, Odin's horse Sleipnir was the son of Loki. Except Loki gave birth to him in the form of a female horse, making Loki his mother.

19 comments:

Christine said...: Interesting mythology!; June 22, 2014 at 1:21 AM
Pilar Domínguez said...: I started watching a series about vikings this year and I love it. This is very interesting for me. Kisses:); June 22, 2014 at 4:15 AM
Bob Bushell said...: Nice mythical horse.; June 22, 2014 at 4:59 AM
Emmylou said...: I've only been interested in Greek mythology, but methinks it's time to read up on Norse mythology too....; June 22, 2014 at 5:27 AM
DEZMOND said...: OK I read the post four times and still don't get it....; June 22, 2014 at 8:23 AM
Pat Hatt said...: That is one weird paternity; June 22, 2014 at 9:19 AM
Selvaggia Capizzi said...: It's a bit complicate....; June 22, 2014 at 9:26 AM
Plowing Through Life (Martha) said...: Oooof...too complicated for this morning ;); June 22, 2014 at 10:08 AM
Debra She Who Seeks said...: One of my favorite Norse myths! Oh Loki! That's what you get when you're a shapeshifter. Knocked up by a stallion.; June 22, 2014 at 10:46 AM
Moscow Blogger said...: Wow! Love this story

http://afinaskaterblogspotcom.blogspot.ru/; June 22, 2014 at 11:56 AM
Debra She Who Seeks said...: Hey Adam, you'll get a kick out of this! The funniest part is Loki's face when he sees the pregnancy test results:

http://tomhiddlestunned.tumblr.com/post/26685573989; June 22, 2014 at 12:28 PM
Stephanie Faris said...: I'm confused. It's a riddle...; June 22, 2014 at 2:17 PM
FilipBlog said...: I like these Greek Gods.

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Filip; June 22, 2014 at 2:21 PM
the chilicool said...: Very interesting!
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Kiss; June 22, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Kati said...: Interesting!

-Kati; June 22, 2014 at 3:08 PM
Fundy Blue said...: It took me a moment to work through the relationships! I was thinking Gandolf and Aragorn when I saw the photo! Have a happy week!; June 22, 2014 at 6:48 PM
Blue Grumpster said...: Put on your Armani shades. Works for me.; June 22, 2014 at 8:32 PM
bj said...: Say whaaat...? :); June 22, 2014 at 11:36 PM
Caro * said...: I love mythology ! <3; June 23, 2014 at 5:06 PM