Borr is the son of the primeval being Búri in Norse mythology, his mother is unknown, all we know is that his father begat him. The name Borr is from …
Búri is the ancestor of all the Aesir in Norse mythology
Búri is the ancestor of all the Aesir in Norse mythology, his name means the producer/father in Old Norse. He came into existence by either Seidr (magic) or by the …
Ymir was the first giant in Norse mythology
In Norse mythology, Ymir was a primeval being that existed before any of the Aesir gods. It was at a time when everything as far as the eyes could see …
Audhumbla is a giant cow that existed in prehistoric time
In prehistoric time a giant cow named Audhumbla (Old Norse: Auðumbla) was living in an area that only consisted of snow and ice. This place was called Niflheim, and it …
The Best Norse Mythology Books
There are many books about Norse mythology, and it can be difficult to decide which one to buy. I know, I have been there myself. That is exactly why I …