The Kidnapping of Idun

Loki. Loki was brought before the council and threatened him with all manner of pain if he did not reveal what had happened to the goddess. Loki cracked and told them what had happened, he was then given an ultimatum, to rescue Idun or be killed.

Loki decided to save the goddess and with the help of some hawk feathers, managed to change himself into a hawk and head to Jotenheim. When he arrived at the castle he was relieved to find that Thjazi the giant was out fishing and Idun was in the castle alone. He quickly seized the opportunity and turned Idun into a nut and grabbed her in his talons and made haste back to Asgard. When Thjazi returned to find Idun gone, he knew that only Loki would have been able to retrieve her. He turned himself into an eagle once more with a flap of his wings he went after Loki and his prize. As Loki was approaching Asgard, Thjazi was right behind him and catching up fast, others in Asgard could see Loki coming and built a pile of kindling and wood shavings at the boundary of the city. As soon as Loki flew over the boundary the people lit the fire and the flames shot into the air. Thjazi was travelling at such a speed that he was not able to stop himself flying through the flames that rose into the air, scorching his wings and bringing him to the ground. The Asgardians quickly killed the eagle and ensured the safety of Idun.

After Idun’s return she was able to give out her rejuvenating apples once more and restore the gods to their glory