Sigyn

Overview

Sigyn does not stop Loki’s punishment, but she changes its rhythm. Chapter 50 says a serpent drips venom above Loki while Sigyn sits nearby with a basin; when she empties it, venom falls on him and his convulsion causes earthquakes. Her role is ongoing care, not release.

Relationships

• Lokiholds the basin

  Sigyn holds the basin under the venom, reducing the time Loki is directly struck by it.

• Lokimarried to

  Gylfaginning chapter 33 names Sigyn as Loki’s wife.

Story appearances

• Baldr's Death and Loki's PunishmentFigure tending Loki with the basin

  Sigyn holds the basin under the venom but cannot release Loki.

• Aesir, Vanir and Divine OrderLoki’s wife

  Chapter 33 names Sigyn as Loki’s wife, giving Loki’s Aesir position a definite household setting.

Ancient sources

MythWeave distinguishes ancient-source evidence from later adaptations and modern interpretation.

• Snorri Sturluson, Prose Edda, Gylfaginning, Chapter 50, Loki bound, serpent venom dripping, Sigyn holding the basin, and Loki remaining until Ragnarok