Binding of Loki myths and legends

Following the death of Baldr, the gods capture the trickster Loki and bind him in a dark cavern as punishment. A venomous serpent is placed above him, dripping corrosive poison toward his face, but his faithful wife Sigyn remains by his side to catch the venom in a basin. This enduring vigil only falters when she must empty the bowl, causing Loki's agony to shake the very foundations of the earth.