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Description Hugin and Munin - the Ravens of Odin

“Hvginn oc Mvninn
flivga hverian dag
iormvngrvnd yfir;
ovmc ec of Hvgin,
at hann aptr ne comiþ,
þo siámc meirr vm Mvnin.”

“The whole earth over, every day,
hover Hugin and Munin;
I dread lest Hugin droop in his flight,
yet I fear me still more for Munin.”

-- Grímnismál, the Lay of Grimnir, §20 (Hollander's translation)

The two ravens of the Norse deity Odin, Hugin and Munin (Thought and Memory), who fly out each day and report the news of the world back to him at night.

An older drawing, this one - it was a request drawn last December as an idea for a tattoo design.. I don’t think the person ever ended up getting it, though.. not this design anyway, so I suppose I can post it now. The border is just some random doodling that attempts to imitate knotwork patterns.

It’s a small and simple piece, but I like it for some reason. I’m not too sure it really fits in my gallery, so I’ll probably be moving it to scraps soon. The Eddas are very interesting, though.. so this might not be the last Norse-mythology-inspired drawing for me.

Pencil, Photoshop.

EDIT:

got this design as a tattoo! Go see it! ---> [link]
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Comments: 52

mr-pixal [2015-10-28 18:29:54 +0000 UTC]

Love it!

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laftkd [2014-12-15 17:22:54 +0000 UTC]

awesome!

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Aelvalein [2013-12-13 09:52:59 +0000 UTC]

Great work!

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lokis333 [2013-04-08 01:09:19 +0000 UTC]

just perfectly amazing O.o

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Mimisilvertongue [2012-07-19 01:02:21 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work!!!

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gilring [2012-07-12 18:19:45 +0000 UTC]

very nice work!

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chibi-cris [2012-07-01 12:03:37 +0000 UTC]

Love it. Do you mind if I use it to make an ex-libris (a stamp for my books)?

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Ragnarok6664 [2012-05-09 13:51:58 +0000 UTC]

They are impressive birds it's nice to see pairs "dance" in the sky.

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kagekabuki [2012-05-07 14:02:28 +0000 UTC]

I love this!

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isfoss86 [2012-02-22 23:10:19 +0000 UTC]

I've always loved the stories of the Norse gods, ever since I was little. Those two rascals here are some of my absolute favorites. Really nice work!

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Joakimkaller [2012-01-09 11:04:24 +0000 UTC]

Love it

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ricosuave787 [2011-09-23 01:03:00 +0000 UTC]

I love it!... I actually just finished my tour in the Navy, and never got a tattoo! I absolutely love Norse mythology - Huginn and Munin, Mjolnir, and everything!

You mentioned this was originally a tattoo design but they never got it... Would you be interested in reworking it a bit for me? Maybe add some more detail? You're the artist, so I trust you. I have paypal and would be willing to pay for the design. Please let me know, on here or email terryw388@gmail.com

I would also be very interested in a valkyrie or mjolnir design if you're up for it. I REALLY want to get some ink on my fingers and hands. I already have a celtic knot for my wedding band.

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Jedidiah1979 [2011-05-23 21:54:23 +0000 UTC]

May I use this beautiful piece for a t-shirt or maybe even sweatshirts?

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pjohanneson [2011-02-23 21:58:34 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. I've always loved Norse myth, and the ravens are among my favourite aspects thereof...

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thenightmare13 [2010-10-15 07:44:11 +0000 UTC]

Can I have your permission to use this as a tattoo? I LOVE IT!

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charmedcreekgrrl [2010-08-10 02:06:41 +0000 UTC]

I just got this tattooed today! I <3 it

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ucrazydmd [2010-04-14 05:30:05 +0000 UTC]

I really have a thing for ravens. I have a large tattoo on my left ribcage of two beautiful ravens

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AyalaNaylo [2010-03-30 12:36:41 +0000 UTC]

Wow, it's really beautiful!

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Sacramentho [2009-12-10 22:55:25 +0000 UTC]

I can only aggree with most people, It's a very nice piece! I've always been interested in mythology myself, especially norse, since that's my peoples old beliefs and stories (swedish)

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Lars-kun [2009-05-12 11:00:33 +0000 UTC]

Epic! :3 you know the Crow is one of the most inteligent birds

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mamtokontodlajaj [2009-02-18 14:59:21 +0000 UTC]

I see two ravens with two different characters on this picture - it's hard thing to archieve, but you did it. Congrats

(And tolkienian part of your gallery is great too).

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Kevatron-the-Mighty [2009-01-31 18:19:30 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome!

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DarkinWilder [2008-12-17 05:02:03 +0000 UTC]

Had to have a look at your gallery after seeing this. All amazing works.

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synconi [2008-11-29 10:39:39 +0000 UTC]

It's amazingly simple, but you still manage to capture it all so well, the texture of the feathers,e specially! Beautiful work.

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Kravyn-kun [2008-09-14 12:29:40 +0000 UTC]

it is beautiful...i had been thinking of another tattoo myself. would you mind if i also branded myself like *vigilannie or something inspired by?

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DemonsandRazorblade [2008-09-14 05:17:25 +0000 UTC]

thsi is beautiful i love it, can't say enough about it

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Duende14 [2008-08-28 00:25:52 +0000 UTC]

awesome piece, gotta love mythology

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stadt [2008-07-03 10:58:52 +0000 UTC]

Oh how I wish I had two ravens to spy on the world for me..

This is a gorgeous piece, you can never go wrong with a noble raven. Instafav, sir.

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NordicLynx [2008-03-17 19:44:26 +0000 UTC]

Yay! I love the nordic mythology

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bensinn [2008-03-11 15:45:47 +0000 UTC]

great work.. simple but eye catching, fav!

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blackravendesign [2008-03-05 16:36:28 +0000 UTC]

Nice work, its quite simple, and, looks great!

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Feantauriel [2008-01-20 04:19:28 +0000 UTC]

I have heard that poem before. I really need to get my hands on the Eddas!

I love the brush-stroke shading in this drawing.

I started a drawing of these two once.. I should finish it

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FoxMaq [2007-09-11 13:09:40 +0000 UTC]

You could try drawing Rarog

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aautio In reply to FoxMaq [2007-09-11 17:13:53 +0000 UTC]

Hmmm.. true, i could..

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FoxMaq In reply to aautio [2007-09-11 17:36:14 +0000 UTC]

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Toradh [2007-07-28 15:35:51 +0000 UTC]

Simple, but effective!
I really like that, especially the lovely detailled frame.
And I always like simplified art styles on mythological themes, since they leave space for everyone's own imagination.

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aautio In reply to Toradh [2007-07-28 20:15:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

The frame was a quick one done in Photoshop.. the pattern is quite random. I wish I could do real knotwork but I really suck at it.

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Toradh In reply to aautio [2007-07-30 15:55:43 +0000 UTC]

Don't worry, it looks good anyway!

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Elenmire [2007-07-27 21:27:02 +0000 UTC]

is different from the art that you do habitually, but is great too

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aautio In reply to Elenmire [2007-07-27 21:47:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yes, it's simplified and more "stamp-like" since it was originally intended as a tattoo design.

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Djoseph [2007-07-27 21:21:19 +0000 UTC]

Always interesting to see illustrations of Norse mythology. Especially ones made with keen interest on the artist's part.

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aautio In reply to Djoseph [2007-07-27 21:51:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.. I have some ideas for a few more Edda-inspired drawings, so it's highly likely you'll see more in the future.

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Djoseph In reply to aautio [2007-07-28 20:42:39 +0000 UTC]

Nice. Will keep an eye out for it.

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Arhandjeo-Mihael [2007-07-27 18:47:26 +0000 UTC]

Great work!:-D

Now if this was a print, it would be an ideal birthday present for my friend since he loves northern mythology!:-D

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aautio In reply to Arhandjeo-Mihael [2007-07-27 19:39:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

Hey, no problem! I should have the high resolution image somewhere.. so I'll just dig it up and have it submitted as print right away!

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Arhandjeo-Mihael In reply to aautio [2007-07-28 09:03:05 +0000 UTC]

Tnx!;-D

I'll have to wait for it since his next birthday is next year, but I already discussed it with his girlfriend(my bes friend) and she agreed with it being a good present...so expect us buying it sooner or later...:-p

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Forrestris [2007-07-27 17:51:43 +0000 UTC]

Simple yet beautiful, ravens are my favourite birds and seeing them portrayed in such a style warms my soul. Good work

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aautio In reply to Forrestris [2007-07-27 19:15:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Ravens are impressive birds, I agree!

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Forrestris In reply to aautio [2007-07-27 22:07:37 +0000 UTC]

No one notices them because they are dark in colour like crows, they get pushed aside for not being colourful like the parrot, but the problem solving skills of a raven surpass that of a chimp.

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aautio In reply to Forrestris [2007-07-28 19:33:50 +0000 UTC]

True, they're very intelligent animals. And being large and black they look cool too.

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