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What character from norse mythology was blamed for earthquakes?.

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Answer: Loki the trickster

Explanation: in Norse mythology, earthquake is created because of Loki the Trickster. The cause of this is rooted in the Death of Baldur son of Odin. Baldur was the only son of Odin and Frigg Queen of Asgard. When God of mischief and strife- Loki, murdered God of beauty and light- Baldr, he was chained in a cave with a snake-mounted above his head dripping venom. Loki’s wife stood with a bowl to catch the poison, but whenever she emptied the bowl, the poison dripped on Loki’s face that forced him to shake his head away. This shaking of the head away and thrashing against his bonds caused an earthquake.
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Answer: Loki the Trickster.

Explanation: In Norse mythology, earthquakes were created because of Loki the Trickster. The cause of this is rooted in the Death of Baldur, son of Odin. Baldur was the only son of Odin and Frigg Queen and King of Asgard.

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