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Published: 2011-12-19 10:28:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 6222; Favourites: 87; Downloads: 0
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Freehand pencil sketch; no references.Tyr is the Norse God of war and patron deity of the old Saxons.
He sacrificed his right hand, so that the wolf Fenris, one of Loki's children, could be bound. I wanted to put emphasis on the Man/Wolf relationship.
Tyr is the warrior god in a positive sense - his sphere of influence covers courage, responsibility, and the meaning of sacrifice.
Stay tuned for the finished piece
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I like this.Β In the myths, Tyr was the only one with the courage to take care of Fenris after Odin brought him to Asgard.
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tly. Thank you very much.
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Du hast etwas wunderbares geschaffen. Du zeigst, dass Tyr und Fenrir sich nicht hassen. Sie halten das Gleichgewicht der Welt und wissen es. Vielen Dank fuer das tolle Bild!
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Vielen Dank fΓΌr das nette Feedback.
Gern geschehen
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I hope you don't mind that I used this piece as inspiration in one of the pieces I'm working on- It's just so... touching. I always believes Tyr deeply cared for Fenrir. Doing this to him must have torn him apart. I was looking for references and stumbled upon this gem. I'll be sure to credit you and provide a link to your work.
It's just so powerful and... RIGHT. If you want me to change it,I will post haste, but it really is a very touching piece.
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Nothing wrong with inspiration. Credits are always appreciated, though
Thank you for your nice thoughts. Maybe you'll like to hear that a associate artist also is working on another representation of the scene. I hope she'll share it here on DA when it's finished.
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i love this legend, but it breaks my heart that the gods only bound fenrir because he was more powerful than them, and that it probably cost tyr his friend
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There is much in this tale to ponder, I agree. It has been interpreted quite differently, and may be seen as one of the futile attempts to prevent a prophecy from fulfillment, which is very popular in both Greek and Nordic Mythology. I don't think it was a matter of power, but Fenrir's Wyrd was to kill the All-Father Odin/Woden in the end. Whatever the intent, Fate would eventually turn into tragedy...
Yet Tyr's sacrifice would not be considered futile, for a Heathen it would be more important to stay true to your way than to be eventually successful.
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yes but by their attempt at stopping prophicey they are atcuay the ones who are causing it
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That is the nature of tragedy and dilemma... whatever your choice, it leads to disaster. You can't escape Fate!
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Omg it is so beautiful, it makes me cry ;_;
Tyr's steadfastness and sense of duty inspire me.
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What a beautiful compliment.
Thank you very much, dear Lady.
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Thank you. I'm working on a background...
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