LOFN

Real Name: Lofn

Identity/Class: Asgardian god

Occupation: Goddess of passion, attendant of Frigga

Group Membership: the Asynjur, Gods of Asgard

Affiliations: Loki

Enemies: Thor

Known Relatives: Freya (mother), Iwaldi (father), Njord (grandfather), Gaea (grandmother, alias Nertha), Nertha (great-aunt), Frey (uncle), Ve (step-father, alias Lodur), Hnossa (half-sister), Nanna, Syn, Sjofn, Sigyn, Idunn, Var, Snotra (sisters), Bragi (husband), Odin (father-in-law, deceased), Frigga (mother-in-law), Thor (half-brother), Balder, Hermod, Hoder, Heimdall (brothers-in-law)

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: Asgard

First Appearance: (mentioned) Thor I#357 (July, 1985)

Powers/Abilities: Lofn possesses all the conventional attributes of the Asgardian gods such as superhuman strength (possibly Class 25), stamina, resistance to harm, eternal beauty and a long-life enchantment. She also has several powers mystical in nature to affect the emotions and wills of others. She can create mists that can ensorcel or enslave anyone of her choosing.

History: (Norse-German Myth)- Lofn is the daughter of the goddess Freya and the dwarf Iwaldi, whose sons created many of the treasures of the gods. She is also a member of the Asynjur, seven goddesses who serve Frigga, Queen of the Asgardian gods.

(Thor I#357-359 - BTS) - As part of his scheme to become ruler of Asgard due to the absence of Odin, Loki obtained from Lofn a potion which would bind his love to Lorelei. Lorelei successfully enthralled Thor, but her sister the Enchantress conspired to set him free by making Lorelei fall in love with Loki.

Comments: Adapted by Walt Simonson.

Lofn supposedly died during the Ragnarok in Thor II#85.

by Will U and Prime Eternal

CLARIFICATIONS:
Lofn is not to be confused with:

• Aizen-Myoo, Japanese god of love (Not seen in the MU)
• Benten, Japanese goddess of love (Not seen in the MU)
• Branwen, Celtic-Gaulic goddess of love (Not seen in the MU)
• Chuang-Mu, Chinese goddess of love, protective spirit of the bedroom (Not seen in the MU)
• Ezili, alias Erzulie, African goddess of love, @ Doctor Strange III#37
• Hathor, Egyptian goddess of love and beauty (Not seen in the MU)
• Kama, Hindu god of love (Not seen in the MU)
• Lakshmi-Sri, Hindu Goddess of love (Not seen in the MU)
• Milda, Slavic-Russian goddess of love (Not seen in the MU)
• Omamama, Native American goddess of love (Not seen in the MU)
• Peruda, Incan goddess of love (Not seen in the MU)
• Ratri, Hindu goddess of love and sexuality, @ Amazing High Adventure #5
• Sjofn, Asgardian goddess of love (Not seen in the MU)
• Suonetar, Finnish goddess of love (not seen in the MU)
• Tara, Oceanic goddess of love (Not seen in the MU)
• Venus, Aphrodite, Olympian goddess of love, @ Venus #1
• Xochiquetzal, Aztec-Mayan goddess of love (Not seen in the MU)
• Xochipilli, Aztec-Mayan god of love (Not seen in the MU)
• Yarilo, Slavic-Russian god of love (Not seen in the MU)

Images taken from:
Thor I#357, page 13, panel 2-3

Last updated: 02/15/04

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