Baldur’s death is one of the most tragic stories in Norse mythology. Loved by all the gods, his life was cut short by Loki’s betrayal and a simple mistletoe spear. But this myth doesn’t end with grief—it also explains why earthquakes shake the world of humans. In this episode, we follow the full tale of Baldur’s dreams, Loki’s trickery, the sorrow of the gods, and the cruel punishment that left Loki bound beneath the earth until Ragnarok.   Stay until the end to hear the mythological reason behind earthquakes, and discover how this story marks the beginning of the end for the Norse gods.   Reference: Norse Mythology- Sebastian Berg   For Videos: https://youtube.com/@mythiccosmos   You can find Royalty Free Music and Sound Effects on Epidemic Sound. Enjoy a 7-day free trial with the link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/1d2q9y   Follow Mythic Cosmos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mythiccosmos/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MythicCosmos X: https://twitter.com/MythicCosmos   You can host your own podcast on https://www.podbean.com/MythicCosmos enjoying a One-Month Free Trial with This Link.   You can also advertise your business on https://sponsorship.podbean.com/MythicCosmos receiving a 100$ credit with this Link.   You can use AI voices on: https://try.elevenlabs.io/7pho5xdhmlsq      *Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost for you.