Spider from “Anansi Boys” by Neil Gaiman and Loki, the son of a giant in Norse mythology had many similarities and differences. Both are sons of mythological creatures and were brought into/permitted into another’s life/home due to brotherhood. Spider only appeared in Fat Charlie’s life because of the fact that they were brothers whose father had died, and Loki was allowed into Asgard freely because Odin had sworn brotherhood with him for an unknown reason. They both then proceeded to wreak havoc in other beings’ lives, and are both known for bringing trouble wherever they go. Spider showed up in Fat Charlie’s life after Fat Charlie, who was then intoxicated, told a spider that it would be nice if Spider had visited. Spider then started to