The myth of Loki and the deadly mistletoe | Iseult Gillespie

Baldur, beloved in Asgard, is troubled by dreams of his death. His mother, Frigg, secures promises from all things not to harm him, except mistletoe. Loki, the trickster god, exploits this by tricking Baldur's blind brother into killing him with a mistletoe spear. Hermod, a warrior god, attempts to retrieve Baldur from Hel, but Loki thwarts him. Eventually, Loki is captured and punished by the gods.

What did Queen Frigg do to protect Baldur from his visions of death?

• She gave him a magical weapon.

• She hid him in a secret location.

• She asked all living things to promise not to harm him.

• She cast a protective spell over him.

How did Loki discover the flaw in Frigg's plan?

• He overheard a conversation between the gods.

• He used a magical artifact to see the future.

• He read about it in an ancient scroll.

• He disguised himself as an old woman and questioned Frigg.

What was the weapon used to kill Baldur?

• A sword made of ice.

• A dagger of shadows.

• A spear of fire.

• A sprig of mistletoe.

What condition did Hel set for releasing Baldur from the underworld?

• Hermod must defeat her in battle.

• All living things must weep for Baldur.

• A sacrifice must be made.

• Baldur must solve a riddle.

What disguise did Loki use to interfere with Hermod's mission?

• A wise old man.

• A mystical bird.

• A cunning fox.

• A ferocious giant.

How did Loki escape after being discovered by Hermod?

• He used a teleportation spell.

• He turned into a bird and flew away.

• He transformed into a salmon and swam away.

• He vanished into thin air.

What was Loki's punishment for his role in Baldur's death?

• He was banished to another realm.

• He was chained with a poisonous serpent dripping venom on him.

• He was turned into stone.

• He was imprisoned in a magical cage.