Originally posted by Robtard
That mind-control was due to Loki's scepter and not his own abilities.The sceptor is of Chitauri origins and is essentially an advanced and very powerful piece of alien weaponry/device.
Loki was mind controlling Eric at the end of Thor 1 before he had the scepter.
And Eric is so messed up specifically because he had a "God" in his head.