TED-Ed: The myth of Loki's monstrous children | Iseult Gillespie

Odin, the King of Asgard, is tormented by nightmares of three fearsome figures linked to Loki. Despite Loki's settled life, his affair with Angrboda results in three children: Jormungandr, Hel, and Fenrir. Odin sends Thor and Tyr to capture them. Back in Asgard, Odin banishes Jormungandr and Hel but struggles with Fenrir, who grows powerful. Odin attempts to bind Fenrir with chains, but only succeeds with the magical Gleipnir, crafted by dwarves. Fenrir, feeling betrayed, bites off Tyr's hand. Though Odin celebrates, his actions set the stage for future doom as Jormungandr and Hel rise in power, and Fenrir strains against his chains, seeking revenge.

What was the main reason for Odin's nightmares?

• The threat posed by Loki's children

• His fear of losing Asgard

• A prophecy about Ragnarok

• His own guilt over past actions

Who accompanied Thor to capture Loki's children?

• Freyr

• Baldur

• Tyr

• Heimdall

What was Odin's initial plan for Jormungandr?

• To destroy him with Thor's hammer

• To make him a guardian of the realm

• To banish him to the sea

• To imprison him in Asgard

Why was Fenrir considered a significant threat?

• He could control other animals

• He had the power to summon storms

• He was growing strong enough to challenge the gods

• He could manipulate time

What was unique about the chain used to bind Fenrir?

• It was enchanted by Odin himself

• It was crafted from rare ingredients by dwarves

• It was made of pure gold

• It was invisible to the gods

What condition did Fenrir set before accepting the final challenge?

• That he would be fed first

• That he be allowed to roam free if he succeeded

• That he be given a weapon

• That a god place their hand in his mouth

What was the consequence of binding Fenrir?

• He became a loyal guardian of Asgard

• He was transformed into a harmless creature

• He gained the ability to speak with humans

• He vowed revenge against Odin