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Búri (or Buri) was the first god in Norse mythology. He is the father of Borr and grandfather of Odin. He was formed by the cow Auðumbla licking the salty ice of Ginnungagap. The only extant source of this myth is Snorri Sturluson’s Prose Edda. —- Thanks for the Submission! Remember folks: you can send your favourite myths and deities in as a submission to have them show up on the main BTG tumblr!

Búri (or Buri) was the first god in Norse mythology. He is the father of Borr and grandfather of Odin. He was formed by the cow Auðumbla licking the salty ice of Ginnungagap. The only extant source of this myth is Snorri Sturluson’s Prose Edda.

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