Deity
Ve
One of Odin’s brothers, sharing the creation of world and humans with Odin and Vili.
Overview
Ve, like Vili, appears here chiefly as Odin’s brother and co-creator. Chapter 6 fixes his kinship, chapter 7 connects the brothers to the making of the world, and chapter 9 places him in the scene where humans receive form, speech, hearing and sight.
Key facts
Son of Borr and Bestla
Chapter 6 lists Ve as a son of Borr and Bestla.
Shares the giving of human form and senses
Chapter 9 says the three gods give Ask and Embla form, speech, hearing and sight among other gifts.
Relationships
Story appearances
- Yggdrasil and the WorldsCo-creator
Ve shares the making of the world and the forming of humans with Odin and Vili.
Ancient sources
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