Illustrated Norse Cosmos
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Published: January 25, 2015
© 2015 - 2020 sydniart
This is a poster commission I did for a folk band ( www.sassafrassmusic.com/ ). They sent it to buyers of their newest CD this month.
It is a self-contained illustration of the world according to Norse mythology. The places and characters are all labeled in this image; I will be uploading a text-free version soon.
It is a self-contained illustration of the world according to Norse mythology. The places and characters are all labeled in this image; I will be uploading a text-free version soon.
Image size
4000x2970px 14.45 MB
IMAGE DETAILS
Software
Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 (Windows)
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I like the idea of Asgard being a little high up, as it is often depicted, however Odin himself says in the Prose Edda that Yggdrasil's three roots lead to three places, one of them being at Asgard. However, in the Poectic Edda poem of Grímnismál Odin says that under one root Hel lives (Helheimr), under another the jötnar (Jötunheimr) live and under the third lives mankind (Midgardr).
ladyblackbird13Hobbyist General Artist
Awesome. I must fav this or I'll never find peace again.
Ryumaru-FreakHobbyist Photographer
this is absolutely stunning work!
What a lovely piece of work! This is a glorious rendition of the major events and places in Norse Mythology. I'm astounded that you got everything to interlock so nicely - well done! Thanks for sharing...
Marius-CrebHobbyist General Artist
This is perfect. I would really like to print this and hang it above my altar.
Marius-CrebHobbyist General Artist
When it's available, I'd definitely spend my money on it.
Arminius1871Hobbyist Digital Artist
Wow this one of the most epic pics about the different worlds in the germanic universe I´ve ever seen **
Arminius1871Hobbyist Digital Artist
Really great, you should do more legends, maybe even Siegfried the dragon-slayer? Or Arminius, hehe^^
Arminius1871Hobbyist Digital Artist
Haha thanks XD
Here already some inspiration:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=emSGxz…
We call your wolves, and call your spear, we call all 12 down from heaven to us.
We call especially you, now begins the big hunt, now let the horn sound,
don´t whine for the fallen.
The enemy will be defeated before the morning dawns!....
Here already some inspiration:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=emSGxz…
We call your wolves, and call your spear, we call all 12 down from heaven to us.
We call especially you, now begins the big hunt, now let the horn sound,
don´t whine for the fallen.
The enemy will be defeated before the morning dawns!....
KainMorgenmeerProfessional Traditional Artist
wow, that's really cool!!! I love it
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