Baldur was the gentlest and most beloved being in all of Asgard. But lately, he had been plagued by gruesome visions foretelling his own imminent death. Determined to protect her son from these grim prophecies, Queen Frigg travelled across the nine realms, begging all living things not to harm Baldur— all living things except one. Iseult Gillespie shares the myth of the death of Baldur. [Directed by WOW-HOW Studio, narrated by Susan Zimmerman, music by Stephen LaRosa].

Iseult Gillespie: The myth of Loki and the deadly mistletoe

The myth of Loki and the deadly mistletoe

Loki's cunning leads to Baldur's demise with a mistletoe dart, revealing the fragility of divine invincibility and trust.

Baldur's death unites all realms in mourning, yet Loki's deceit thwarts revival, sealing his fate with eternal punishment.

In Norse mythology, Baldur's death by mistletoe foretold by visions, reveals a tale of divine betrayal and familial grief.