Named after the strangest character in Norse mythology. Loke is one of the giants, but he lives among the Aesir in Asgaard. He is the symbol of falseness and intrigue — at the same time the enemy and the cunning helper of the gods. He caused the death of Balder {see planet  (4059)}, and he is the father of Fenrir, Hel {see planet  (949)} and the Midgard serpent. (M 22504) _ _.