April
20
/ 2023
Giants, demigods, dwarves and elves - all these creatures made the Old Norse mythology so colorful and captivating. Preserved for posterity in the Norse sagas and manuscripts, these myths and legends are filled with creatures that play crucial roles in the Norse culture and identity. One of these is the Surtr, an enigmatic and powerful Jötunn - a giant who is foretold to play a critical role in the fated end of the world. Surtr Rising During the World’s Final Battle Of all the Old Norse mythical beings, Surtr is one of the oldest. His name is amongst those that are first to be documented, most famously in the Icelandic sagas, and the famed Prose Edda. Translated, Surtr’s name means
