Surtr
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Surtr
Summary
Surtr is a Norse mythical character[1]. He ranks in the top 1% of norse_mythical_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,521 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Surtr was a member of Jötnar[3].
- Surtr was a member of eldjötnar[4].
- Surtr is recorded as male[5].
- Surtr's instance of is recorded as Norse mythical character[6].
- Surtr's instance of is recorded as eldjötnar[7].
- Surtr is part of Norse mythology[8].
- Surtr's Commons category is recorded as Surtr[9].
- Surtr's unmarried partner is recorded as Sinmara[10].
- Surtr's said to be the same as is recorded as Muspell[11].
- Surtr's said to be the same as is recorded as Śuri[12].
- Surtr's worshipped by is recorded as Norse mythology[13].
- Surtr's owner of is recorded as Surtalogi[14].
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Surtr include Surtsey[15], an island[16], in Iceland[17], founded in 1963[18]; Surtur[19], a moon of Saturn[20]; and Surt[21], an eruptive center[22].
Why It Matters
Surtr ranks in the top 1% of norse_mythical_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,521 views/month).[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
Entities named for him include Surtsey[15], an island[16], in Iceland[17], founded in 1963[18]; Surtur[19], a moon of Saturn[20]; and Surt[21], an eruptive center[22].