There is a well-established thematic and mythic parallel between the biblical story of Jacob and Esau and the Norse dynamic of Loki, Thor, and Odin. In this comparison: Jacob parallels Loki as the trickster, deceiver, and cunning manipulator, favored by his mother and using wit to outmaneuver his stronger brother.
Esau parallels Thor as the noble, physically strong, straightforward, and favored son, a "man's man" who is outwitted by his younger brother.
Odin parallels God (El) as the ultimate authority and father figure, whose blessing or favor is the object of the brothers' rivalry.
Key Parallels Biblical Narrative Norse Narrative Role/Archetype Jacob Loki Trickster, deceiver, manipulator, favored by mother
Esau Thor Noble, strong, straightforward, favored by father
God (El) Odin Divine authority, father figure
Jacob/Loki both use deception and cunning to gain what rightfully belongs to their older brothers, such as the birthright or throne.
Esau/Thor are depicted as strong, rugged, and the culturally favored sons, but are ultimately supplanted by their trickster brothers.
Odin/God stand as the ultimate source of blessing, inheritance, or authority, with the narrative tension revolving around which son will be chosen or favored.
This is a slide from my upcoming short presentation on the symbolism and etymology of Jack, Trickster archetype.
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There is a well-established thematic and mythic parallel between the biblical story of Jacob and Esau and the Norse dynamic of Loki, Thor, and Odin. In this comparison:
Jacob parallels Loki as the trickster, deceiver, and cunning manipulator, favored by his mother and using wit to outmaneuver his stronger brother.
Esau parallels Thor as the noble, physically strong, straightforward, and favored son, a "man's man" who is outwitted by his younger brother.
Odin parallels God (El) as the ultimate authority and father figure, whose blessing or favor is the object of the brothers' rivalry.
Key Parallels
Biblical Narrative Norse Narrative
Role/Archetype
Jacob Loki Trickster, deceiver, manipulator, favored by mother
Esau Thor Noble, strong, straightforward, favored by father
God (El) Odin Divine authority, father figure
Jacob/Loki both use deception and cunning to gain what rightfully belongs to their older brothers, such as the birthright or throne.
Esau/Thor are depicted as strong, rugged, and the culturally favored sons, but are ultimately supplanted by their trickster brothers.
Odin/God stand as the ultimate source of blessing, inheritance, or authority, with the narrative tension revolving around which son will be chosen or favored.
This is a slide from my upcoming short presentation on the symbolism and etymology of Jack, Trickster archetype.
Books @Liftingtheveilofficial is now on all social media.
full video presentations and articles can be found at LIFTINGTHEVEIL.TV for full #esoteric films, research articles, livestreams, lessons and mind blowing content on theology, mythology, #etymology and #language, #symbolism, science, #biology, #health and so much more! SEE YOU SOON! MUCH LOVE, PEACE AND #WISDOM!
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