Key Info

- The first two humans, created by the gods Odin, Vili, and Ve from driftwood

Brief Bio

In Norse mythology, Ask and Embla are the first two humans, created by the gods Odin, Vili, and Ve. They are found as driftwood along the shore and given life, consciousness, and physical attributes. Ask is often associated with the ash tree, while Embla's name may be linked to the elm tree or vine.

Odin, Vili, and Ve, the sons of Borr and Bestla, create Ask and Embla. They are crafted from driftwood found on the shore. Odin provides breath and life, Vili gives them understanding and feeling, and Ve bestows sight, speech, and hearing. 

The gods designate Midgard, the realm of humans, as their dwelling place. 

Ancestry: Ask and Embla are the ancestors of all humans, according to Norse mythology. 

Ask's name connects to the ash tree, which is significant in Norse cosmology as the tree of life, Yggdrasil. Embla's name is less clear but may be linked to the elm tree or a vine, potentially representing a connection to Ask's ash tree.