Mortal
Embla
One of the first human pair, given life alongside Ask from trees by the sea.
Overview
Embla appears with Ask in the human-origin scene of chapter 9. Three gods find two trees by the sea and give them life, spirit and senses; Voluspo preserves the gift through another poetic donor set. This story keeps Embla at humanity's beginning rather than inventing a later life beyond the source.
Key facts
Appears with Ask
Chapter 9 presents Ask and Embla as a pair in one human-making action.
Poetic witness
Voluspo stanzas 17-18 also remember Ask and Embla receiving life and form.
Relationships
- Creation of Humanscreates Embla
Embla receives life in the same seaside human-making scene as Ask.
Story appearances
- Yggdrasil and the WorldsOne of the first human pair
Embla receives life with Ask in the seaside human-making scene.
Ancient sources
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