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The Birth of the Primordial Giant Ymir from Melting Frost

OriginNorse Mythology

In the primordial void of Ginnungagap, the meeting of freezing mists and searing heat birthed Ymir, the first giant. Nourished by the primeval cow Audhumla, Ymir grew until he was eventually slain by the gods Odin, Vili, and Vé. His massive body was then used to construct the very foundations of the earth, sea, and sky.