Why did Thor become king and not Loki?

He is bitterly clear that Odin made Loki believe that he had just as much right to be King as Thor, but Thor is made King because he is more “worthy” than Loki on a personal level. Thor says in Ragnarok “As my sister you do technically have a claim to the throne”.
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Why is Thor King and not Loki?

Originally Answered: Why does Odin pick Thor and not Loki to be king? (1) Thor is his oldest son, and (2) Thor is his only "real" son, since Loki is a Frost Giant, adopted by Odin and glamoured to appear Asgardian.
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Why did Loki not get the throne?

Thor's test by Loki reveals that no version of Loki wants to rule over Asgard, debunking the perception that Loki desires the throne. Past depictions of Loki show that they may want power and titles, but never the responsibilities that come with the throne, making it clear that no Loki truly wants to be a king.
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Why didn't Loki become king of Jotunheim?

He doesn't want to be a Frost Giant. In fact, he hates them as all Asgardians do. Jotunheim is beneath them and ruling it probably never crossed Loki's mind. Loki already has a major inferiority complex when it comes to Thor and his upbringing.
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Why did Odin favor Thor over Loki?

Most Marvel fans think that Odin favors Thor over Loki because the former is his natural son, while Loki is the adopted son of the giant Laufey.
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This is why Thor refused the throne of Asgard.Loki betrays Odin. Thor : The Dark World (2013)

Did Loki ever love Odin?

Loki finally put his trust in his father's love. He finally roots himself in that love, claiming his sonship as his identity. The strength of Odin's love allowed Loki to make his own act of unshakeable love, remaining true to his brother even though it cost him his life.
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Why does Loki hate Thor so much?

Loki is Thor's adopted brother and the Asgardian god of mischief. In his younger years, he and Loki were very close and good friends, even if occasionally irritated by Loki's mischief. However, it is later revealed that Loki was often jealous of Thor even back then, and resented being left in his "shadow".
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Why did Thor stop Loki from destroying Jotunheim?

Loki set up Laufey—his biological father—with an offer to kill Odin, using this as a justification to destroy Jotunheim in the hope of winning Odin's approval for the throne. After Loki betrayed Laufey, Thor stopped Loki's plan to usurp the throne and defeated him during the Duel at the Rainbow Bridge, ending the war.
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Why didn't Loki turn blue when he died?

The spell was permanent, making it so Loki only reverted to having blue skin when touching a Frost Giant or one of their artifacts. Since Loki's appearance was a spell, not just an illusion, it could not be broken or reversed by Odin's death.
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Who is the rightful king of Jotunheim?

Loki, Prince of Asgard, Odinson, rightful heir of Jotunheim, and God of Mischief, is burdened with glorious purpose.
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Why does no one remember Loki?

When Sylvie kicked Loki through the Time Door he went to the same TVA's own past. That's why Mobius and B-15 didn't recognize him at the end of season one. That's also why Loki saw those massive statues. Earlier in the TVA's history He Who Remains did not hide his identity behind robot Time-Keepers.
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Why can't Loki control Stark?

In The Avengers, Loki tried to mind-control both Hawkeye and Iron Man, but while he succeeded with Hawkeye, his attempts failed on Iron Man due to his arc reactor. Iron Man's arc reactor protected him from Loki's scepter, as the scepter needed to touch organic matter to work, and the arc reactor was not skin.
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Why is Loki a woman now?

Two years after Ragnarök, Thor looks for the reincarnated Asgardians in a small town in Oklahoma where Asgard has been reborn. Unexpectedly, he finds his brother, but this time Loki isn't male. The Trickster God has stolen the body intended for Lady Sif. And like that, Lady Loki was born.
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Who was king before Odin?

Bor Burison was the former King of Asgard, son of Buri, father of Odin, grandfather of Hela and Thor and adoptive grandfather of Loki. He was responsible for the victory over Malekith and his Dark Elf army during the First Battle of Svartalfheim.
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Why do we love Loki more than Thor?

Loki , the God of Mischief , has captured the hearts of many with his charming personality and complex character development . Unlike his brother Thor , who is often portrayed as a traditional hero with brute strength , Loki 's cunning and unpredictable nature make him a more intriguing and dynamic character .
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Why did Odin choose Thor?

With the birth of Thor, Odin felt that one day he would be able to pass his crown to a worthy successor. Odin's efforts at benevolence were crowned with success, bringing a period of stability that he would later refer to as the "Great Beginning".
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Did Odin love Loki?

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), why did Odin love Loki more than Thor? In the end, Odin loved both his sons equally. And at the end (or so we thought), Loki finally acknowledged Odin as his father as well.
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Why does Loki laugh at his death?

After a moment of understandable shock and pained anguish, Loki ominously broke out in a fit of laughter. The main reason for Loki's laugh can be summed by an old adage: If you don't laugh, you'll cry. In a matter of moments, Loki learned that the sum total of his schemes and betrayals equaled absolutely nothing.
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What is Loki's true form?

Loki was born a Frost Giant and abandoned as an infant by his father Laufey, only to be found by Odin during an invasion of the realm of the Frost Giants in Jotunheim. Odin used magic to change Loki to look like an Asgardian and raised him as a son alongside Odin's biological son, Thor.
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Why did Odin collapse when Loki yelled at him?

Odin takes Thor's hammer Mjølnir and uses it to channel a burst of Odinforce that broke apart Thor's armor and pushed him into the Bifrost. After Loki angrily yelled at his adoptive father for not informing him of his true nature, Odin collapsed in shock.
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Why couldn't Loki pick up Thor's hammer?

First and foremost. Loki simply isn't powerful enough. He may have tricked a weakened Odin. But he still clearly wasn't powerful enough to override the worthy enchantment or do anything to that hammer or Thor for that matter.
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What does Loki say to Odin?

Loki : I never wanted the throne, I only ever wanted to be your equal! Loki : The Casket wasn't the only thing you took from Jotunheim that day, was it? Odin : No. In the aftermath of the battle I went into the temple and I found a baby.
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Do Loki and Thor ever reconcile?

Surtur is reborn and destroys Asgard, killing Hela. Aboard the Grandmaster's spaceship, the Statesman, Thor, now king, reconciles with Loki and decides to take his people to Earth.
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What is Loki's famous line?

1. “I am Loki, of Asgard, and I am burdened with glorious purpose.”
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Did Loki ever love Thor?

While Loki and Thor did, by heart, truly love each other as brothers, their intention to rule Asgard made them fierce rivals. However, Thor evolved himself by learning that a true leader doesn't start wars or seek to conquer other territories, while Loki sought to control the world and gain more power over others.
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