Fire Giant King

Connections

• Trapped by Bödvar in his own volcano, ending the Giant Wars

Context

This is perhaps a reference to Surtr (literally "black" or "the swarthy one"). He normally guards the borders of his home, Muspelheim, the realm of fire. He has a major role in Ragnarok. That is, he will take his flaming sword and lead the "sons of Muspelheim" to battle against the gods. He will confront the god Freyr (aka "Frey," brother of Freya), the two of them will slay each other in battle, and Surtr's flames will scorch the earth before it is buried in the sea.

Although there are volcanoes in Scandinavia, the fact that the lore states the fire giant king being trapped in his own volcano suggests his confrontation with Bödvar took place in Muspelheim itself. Loki would have to do a bit of work to collect the trapped Surtr before Ragnarok could begin.