Audhumla is the primeval cow in
Norse mythology, coming into existence at the beginning of time through shaping of the melted
Ginnungagap ice . She lived off the
Niflheim ice, licking pieces of salt and hoar frost. The frost giant
Ymir lived off of her milk.
While liking the original Ginnungagap ice, Audhumla formed the shape of a man which became Buri, who later fathered Bor, father of Odin, Vili and Ve.
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