Búri
deity earth gods single tradition · 2
Búri is the first god in Norse mythology. He was revealed when the cow Auðumbla licked salty rime stones for three days. He is the father of Borr and grandfather of Odin, Vili, and Vé.
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When
- First attested
- 1200 CE
- Attested period
- 1200 – 1200
- Historical notes
- Appears in the Gylfaginning section of the Prose Edda.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Nerthus, Vili, Bestla, Ve, Ask, Embla, Lóðurr, Bölþorn, Ymir, Isis, Hera, Hathor, Hœnir, Odin
- parent of
- Borr
- creator of
- Auðumbla
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“what is most striking about Audhumla is that she unites the two warring groups in the mythology, by nourishing Ymir, ancestor of all the giants, and bringing into the light Búri, progenitor of the æsir."”
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“In Norse mythology, Vili ( VILL-ee; Old Norse: [ˈwile]) and Vé ( VAY; O.N.: [ˈweː]) are the brothers of the god Odin (from Old Norse Óðinn), sons of Bestla, daughter of Bölþorn; and Borr, son of Búri.”
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