However, what really played into the myths was when Laurits birthed Jörmungandr, the World Serpent, who would eventually become a key weapon against Thor during Ragnarök. This played into the conflict of Loki in the Norse myths as well. Angry, lost, and wracked with pain, Laurits lashed out at Magne and the rest of Edda. However, things went awry when Vidar learned of Laurits’ motivations to help his brother, leading to a string of events that resulted in Vidar’s death at the hands of Magne. After learning the truth about his parentage, Laurits forged a bond with Vidar, his true father, and found solace in his company. While Magne’s motivations remained constant and clear throughout, Laurits remained unpredictable, to say the least, as it was difficult to gauge whose side he was truly on. Much like Loki, Laurits is genderfluid and harbors a mischievous streak, while undergoing a massive struggle with his core identity.

Season 2 revealed Laurits as Loki, a twist that had been foreshadowed since the start. Known for his notorious trickster sensibilities, Loki is traditionally considered a part of the Æsir despite having descended from the Giants. Magne being the hero and then choosing to stop Ragnarök by accepting peace, showed he was the hero, as was Thor. By the end of the series, the entire story seemed to be all in Magne's mind, which brought the stories of Thor from the comics to life - at least to him. Also, after accidentally killing Vidar in a fight, Magne was wracked with immense guilt, which is further intensified by Laurits’ unwillingness to forgive his brother.

It is also interesting to note that Magne is named after Thor’s son, Magni, who was a result of a relationship between Thora and the Giant Járnsaxa, which is mirrored in the surreal sequence in which Magne and Saxa have sex. While Iman offered help for some time, their eventual fallout further intensified the tussle between what needed to be done and what was morally right. Having lost Isolde, his only true friend in Edda, to the cruelty of the Jutuls, Magne felt utterly lost and isolated after his fight with Vidar. Broken by the weight of the truth about the true nature of his brother, Magne was understandably conflicted about his role in the bigger scheme of things. However, the most important trait Magne shared with Thor is the sense of righteousness, which acts as the fulcrum for his crisis of identity throughout Ragnarök.

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