Loki: New & Ancient Norse Tales

by Matt Ralphs (Introduction)

Loki is a trickster, part god, part giant, brother and nemesis of Thor, now reimagined and reinterpreted with new stories from open submissions.

This latest new book in the Myths, Gods and Immortals series offers an opportunity to explore the many facets of Loki – shapeshifting Norse god, at once an ally of and at odds with the other Aesir. From ancient tales to comics, TV and the movies Loki's tempestuous relationship with the likes of Odin and Thor, his many forms and offspring, and his ambivalent character make him the classic trickster and an inspiration beyond Norse mythology. With a new introduction to the ancient stories, this powerful new title offers fresh perspectives with new perspectives from open submissions across the world. A feast of imagination focused in a classic setting, Loki is a joyful celebration of an enduring character.

368 pages, Hardcover

Published July 22, 2025

Reviews

[Jeanette Jensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

OK, where to begin with this one?

We warn up with an introduction, merging into stores of old, including the people who believed in the Norse God's, the vikings!🤗🤗

While I was reading the tales of the old, I grinned, I laughed, and I was wondering where the new stores start. (Me being excited and impatient)😂

There are things I have forgotten that I was remoinded of and laughed again. Even though I am from Norway, I am not an expert on everything Norse Mythology. Even though I feel that it is a part of my heritage.

I can't help but admire Loki's quick thinking. Too bad he chose the dark side... or did he?
That remains to be seen in the modern short stories about Loki.


And by the All-Father do I love the outside of the book as well. Just look at this! I was juming up and down when I unwrapped it!
Integrated bookmarks, awesome cover, and sprayed edges are all such nice bonuses when the content is enjoyable as well.
Do you think they captured Loki well?

This is, Mjølner down, a 5⭐️ experience for me. Was every single sentence perfection? Perhaps not. It is pretty close, though. 😊

[Nessa’s Book Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay… first things first: this book is absolutely stunning!

The cover, the design, the whole Flame Tree Myths, Gods and Immortals series is pure shelf candy and I’m obsessed.

But Loki isn’t just a pretty face... it’s as chaotic, clever, and multi faceted as the trickster god himself.

I loved how this collection blends the old with the new: ancient Norse tales reimagined and reinterpreted alongside fresh stories from open submissions around the world. It really captures all sides of Loki! Shapeshifter, mischief maker, ally, enemy, father of monsters, sibling of Thor, and the kind of character you love and loathe all at once.

Every story felt like peeling back another layer of this timeless trickster, and I came away with a whole new appreciation for why Loki has fascinated people (including me) for centuries...from sagas to Marvel movies.

Besties, if you’re a mythology nerd (like me 🙋‍♀️), this one is an absolute must. Beautifully put together, rich in imagination, and a true celebration of chaos incarnate.

[Emma · Rating 1 out of 5]

i’m going to be clear: i did not read most of this book. however, flipping through it and reading a random chapter actually made me significantly more pessimistic about the literacy crisis. it scared me. maybe the rest of the book is shakespeare but that chapter was so ridiculously bad that i honestly was in shock something like this could be published. the writing is bad guys. i think they just got some wattpad writers together and gave them 2 hours to write a book.

[Ignis Anima · Rating 1 out of 5]

Caveat, I did skip to the new stories, however I am surprised this got published, it did not feel proof read, at a lot of times there was very confusing writing, yh,