Key Info

- Brothers to Odin

- With Odin created the world from Ymir's body

- Vili gave humans intelligence and a sense of touch

- Ve gave them appearance and facial expression

Brief Bio

In Norse mythology, Vili and Vé are the brothers of the god Odin. Together, they are credited with slaying the frost giant Ymir and creating the world and the first humans, Ask and Embla. While Odin is the most prominent figure in surviving myths, Vili and Vé play a crucial role in the creation story. 

After their initial role in creation, Vili and Vé are rarely mentioned in Norse mythology, leading to speculation about their fates and potential roles in other aspects of the myths. 

Some theories propose that Vili and Vé are not distinct deities but rather aspects of Odin, representing his will and holiness. There are also theories that Vili is actually the god Hœnir and Vé is the god Lóðurr, though these are not definitively confirmed.