In Norse mythology, Loki’s death is a significant event that occurs during Ragnarok, the end of the world. Loki, the trickster god, is bound by the gods as punishment for his role in the death of Baldr, the beloved son of Odin and Frigg. The gods capture Loki and bind him with the entrails of his son, Narfi, turning his other son, Vali, into a wolf to tear Narfi apart.
Loki is then tied to three rocks in a cave, with a venomous serpent placed above him. The serpent drips venom onto Loki’s face, causing him immense pain. His wife, Sigyn, stays by his side, holding a bowl to catch the venom. However, when she has to empty the bowl, the venom drips onto Loki, causing him to writhe in agony. This writhing is said to cause earthquakes.
During Ragnarok, Loki breaks free from his bonds and joins the forces of chaos against the gods. He leads the army of the dead, sailing on a ship made from the nails of the dead. Loki ultimately meets his end in a battle with Heimdall, the guardian of the Bifrost bridge. The two gods kill each other in this final confrontation, marking the end of Loki’s tumultuous life.