Búri facts for kids
Búri was a very important figure in Norse mythology. He is known as the very first god to exist. He is also the ancestor of many other gods, including Odin, who is one of the most famous Norse gods.
How Búri Was Created
The story of Búri's creation is quite unique. In the beginning, there was only a huge, empty space called Ginnungagap. This space was surrounded by ice and mist.
Búri was not born in the usual way. He was licked free from salty ice blocks by a giant, primeval cow named Auðumbla. This amazing cow spent three whole days licking the ice. Slowly, Búri's form began to appear from the ice.
Búri's Family Tree
Búri is the starting point for the family of gods known as the Æsir. He had a son named Borr. Borr then married a giantess named Bestla.
Together, Borr and Bestla had three very important sons:
- Odin
- Vili
- Vé
These three brothers are famous for creating the world and the first humans. This makes Búri the great-grandfather of many gods and the ancestor of all humans in Norse myths.
Búri and the Giants
Búri lived in the earliest times of the world. He existed alongside the first being, a huge ice giant named Ymir. Ymir was also formed from the melting ice.
Even though they were both early beings, Búri was a god, and Ymir was a giant. Their existence marked the very beginning of the Norse cosmos.
Why Búri Is Important
Búri is a key figure because he represents the very start of the divine family in Norse mythology. Without him, the line of gods like Odin would not exist. His story helps us understand how the Norse people imagined the world began.
See also
In Spanish: Buri para niños
