In Arabian mythology, Ifrit (also spelled Efreet or Afreet, from Arabic عفريت ʻIfrīt), is the name given to a class of Jinn (magical spirits also known as Djinn, Djinni and Genie) that embody fire. Though they could live for thousands of years, they were not immortal, and if cut, they would "bleed" the fire running through their veins until it consumed their bodies. Ifrit tend to be arrogant creatures, believing themselves to be greater than all other races because they came first into the world.
...Gah.. This is beautiful. Gods, this is amazing.. You're very, very talented. Thank you for sharing this piece. It, most literally, held me for quite a while. I haven't found a piece of art that I've seriously just sat and stared at for quite some time now.. I'm trying to drink it all in, but I don't think it's possible. Thank you, once again, for sharing this gorgeous art.