TheOne Piecemanga series is soon about to commence its Elbaf Arc, taking the Straw Hat Pirates into a land of never-ending cold. This region of the world is inspired by ancient Norse culture and mythology, as proven by the Giants’ attires and attitudes. This is further confirmed by the name of their ruler,the mysterious prince Loki.
Not much is known about this man, except that he was once engaged to Lola,one of Big Mom’s daughters. Yet, the mythological origins of its name may have already hinted at his role in the story. One legend in particular seems important for the plot, as it could reveal the origin of the Five Elders’ immortality.
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Loki May Be Responsible for the Elders’ Undying Nature
A Known Myth Tells a Similar Story
While never confirmed by Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the series, it has become clear to fans thatPrince Loki was inspired by the Norse deity of the same name. This good was known for being a trickster, often putting his whims over everything else. Despite not being confirmed, the fact that the Elbaf ruler shares his name may imply that his personality might be similar to that of the Norse God. If that is indeed the case,the myth of Loki stealing Idun’s golden apples of immortalitycould become relevant to theOne Piecestory.
This legend tells the tale of Loki being threatened by an eagle, who is later revealed to be a Jotunheim Giant in disguise, to steal Idun’s apples. These fruits were coveted by all as they would give everlasting life to those who would constantly eat them. The myth explains thatLoki did bring the apples to the Giant, giving Odin’s enemies the secret to the gods’ immortality. In the case ofOne Piece, this legend could be interpreted as Loki stealingthe secret to eternal life from the Five Elders, or him being the one who gave them at one point in the past.
Prince Loki Could Be Crucial in Defeating the Five Elders
He May Know a Way to Strip Them From Their Immortality
Regardless of whether these events take place in the manga or not, it is clear that Prince Loki will be a major player during the Elbaf Arc.
TheOne Piecemanga has often taken inspiration from real-life cultures and pantheons to tell its story, so there is a high possibility of some ofLoki’s most popular myths being introduced to the series, making him one of the most unique and interesting characters in the series.
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The One Piece anime began in 1999 and follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a boy with rubber-like abilities, as he embarks on a journey to find the legendary treasure “One Piece.” Inspired by the pirate Shanks, Luffy aims to become the King of the Pirates, accompanied by a diverse crew.
