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Published: 2010-11-10 17:43:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 112084; Favourites: 3247; Downloads: 9079
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According to Norse mythology, Surtr is the god/demon who kills Freyr at Ragnarok and proceeds to cover the Earth in flames with his sword of fire. In coming up with this I was trying to think about how religion tied into early cultures and how those peoples may have believed the landscape around them to have been formed by their gods much in the same way that cosmos and natural phenomenon might have been explained.Β© Sam Burley - Do not use without permission
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lol, I think me trying to do anything with deer horns would end with myself on the ground, most likely impaled.
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Haha, epic! I love the way the mountains shatter on impact. You make this impossible monstrosity look terrifyingly believable!
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awesome work! poor mountains, they didn't stand a chance...
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Where's Thor when you need him
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I'd have to double-check the Ragnarok legend, but pretty much EVERYONE is dead at this point (even Thor (probably)). :/
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Was that when the tree, Iggdrasyl imploded or crumpled up into itself rather? D=
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Hmm, I'm not sure. [link]
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Oh dear haha yeah I'm not sure either I was just thinking of a page from a Thor comic
Buht dayum Dwarves groaning by their stone doors 
"Surtr advances from the south, his sword brighter than the sun. Rocky cliffs open..."
Look at those horns good grief
thanks
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I love Surt 
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this is epic amazing really great detail just epic fave really great masterpiece really love this great job
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Wow, thats sick. I got a friend whose obsessed with Norse stuff, so I immediately went, ugh, another fire giant. That thing is fricking awesome! Keep up the good work!
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Not very familiar with the Norse figues in mythology, but this guy definitely looks like he has a hand in the end of the world.
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I saw it as a thumbnail on the side and I thought BALROG!!!! great job!!
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Haha yeah, the Balrog is always good inspiration for any giant horned dude that's on fire
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I'm sure it is XD. but you did a great job, I think I like the crumbling rocks the best. that, or its mouth...
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OH NOOOO!!!!!! SURTR HAS A AWOKEN!!!!!!!! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Don't worry, he can't see you if you don't move... Wait.. wrong beastie. FLEE!!
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Awesome work with the silhouettes and the shadows. I also love the concept.
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This is Epic, and i am a big fan of norse mythology as well
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This is really amazing. There isn't really much else to say except wow.
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It truly shows mass carnage and power on a monumental scale. Great art.
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Your a very great inspiration. Right now I have nothing submitted but I can't wait to be capable of this sort of epicness.
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Truly gorgeous. I am a huge fan of Norse Mythology, and this is breathtaking.
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awesome pic, would make a great sculpture !!!!
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haha as long as someone else is doing sculpting
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Very nice work. the scale makes it a even more amazing work of art
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Holy s***! Such strengh in this one! Lovely colors and composition!
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awww how cute. He is smiling. He canΒ΄t be that bad.
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He's really a nice guy once you get to know him
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Yay, it's amazing!
He'll make the world flat xD
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This is some wicked artwork! There are a number of reasons that I am drawn to this piece. The first (and foremost) is the talent you displayed in making it. It is not easy to put a sentient being into massive landscape like this, and make the sizes and proportionality work well. But you did it. Surtr looks great as he is ravaging the landscape!
The second reason that I am drawn to this is because of my Norse heritage. I am a little more critical of artwork that portrays this kind of genre, but you did my viking blood proud! Great work!!!!!!
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Really enjoy the "power" of the piece in depicting a terrifing "God".
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