Surtr (pronounced "SUR-ter") is a figure in Norse mythology, known as a fire giant or jötunn who plays a pivotal role in the events of Ragnarök, the prophesied twilight of the gods. Surtr is often depicted as a giant wielding a flaming sword, and he is destined to initiate the destruction of the world during Ragnarök by setting fire to the realm of the gods, Asgard. His name is derived from Old Norse and can be translated to Hebrew as סורטר, though there is no direct equivalent in Hebrew mythology. In other languages, Surtr is known as Surtr in Icelandic, Surtr in Faroese, and Surtr in Swedish and Norwegian. Surtr's role in Ragnarök underscores his significance as a harbinger of destruction and rebirth, embodying the cyclical nature of existence in Norse cosmology.