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In Norse mythology , Surtr (Old Norse "black"[1] or "the swarthy one"[2] ) is a jötunn . Surtr is attested in the Poetic Edda , compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda , written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson . In both sources, Surtr is foretold as being a major figure during the events of Ragnarök ; carrying his bright sword, he will go to battle against the Æsir , he will do battle with the major god Freyr , and afterward the flames that he brings forth will engulf the Earth.

Description
In Norse mythology , Surtr (Old Norse "black"[1] or "the swarthy one"[2] ) is a jötunn . Surtr is attested in the Poetic Edda , compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda , written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson . In both sources, Surtr is foretold as being a major figure during the events of Ragnarök ; carrying his bright sword, he will go to battle against the Æsir , he will do battle with the major god Freyr , and afterward the flames that he brings forth will engulf the Earth.