In this (expanded) episode, we take a look at the various differences between the versions of four of the Norse gods in modern media and their mythological counterparts: Odin; Thor; Loki; and Balder.

WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features MAJOR spoilers for the following works of media:

• ​"Thor" (2011)
• ​"The Avengers" (2012)
• ​"Thor: The Dark World" (2013)
• ​"Thor: Ragnarok" (2017)
• ​"Avengers: Infinity War" (2018)
• ​"Avengers: Endgame" (2019)
• ​"Loki" (Series) (2021-2023)
• ​"God of War" (2018), released for PS4
• ​"God of War: Ragnarok" (2022), released for PS4 and PS5
• ​The "Magnus Chase" book series by Rick Riordan
• ​The book "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman, and the Amazon tv show based on the book (2017-2021)
• ​"The Almighty Johnsons" tv show (2011-2013)

As well as the following trigger warnings:

• ​Body harm mentions
• ​Self-Harm/Self-mutilation mentions
• ​Combat mentions
• ​Alcohol mentions
• ​Torture mentions
• ​Death mentions

So, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.