Surtur

demonic earth Norse single tradition · 2

Surtur is a fire demon who was defeated by Odin with the aid of his brothers. Surtur killed Odin's brothers and was later imprisoned inside the Earth. Surtur attempted to light the Sword of Doom, Twilight.

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When

First attested
1000 BCE
Attested period
-1000 – 2020
Historical notes
Surtur is a central figure in Norse mythology and has been adapted into modern media like Marvel Comics.

Relationships

allied with
Loki
enemy of
Odin, Balder, Thor

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Sources

Source passages

“With the aid of his brothers, a young Odin defeats the fire demon Surtur; later, Odin reveals that his brothers were killed by Surtur, but gave their power to Odin. Later Surtur was imprisoned inside the Earth. ... preventing Surtur from lighting the Sword of Doom, Twilight.”

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“At the request of Heimdall, Balder warns Thor when the Storm Giant Skagg and the fire demon Surtur are released by Loki in a plot to kill Odin.”

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