Vili - God of Norse Mythology

An imposing figure of Vili, one of the Norse gods of creation.
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Vili, one of the Norse gods of creation, depicted as an imposing figure.

Vili (pronounced: "VEE-lee") is one of the three sons of the god Borr and the giantess Bestla, making him a member of the Æsir god family. Along with his brothers Odin and , Vili participated in the creation of the universe by slaying the giant Ymir and using his body to form the earth and sky. Later, the three brothers found two logs on the seashore and used them to create the first human beings, Ask and Embla. According to the mythology, Vili provided the newly created humans with reason and movement.

The name Vili is derived from the Old Norse word "vili," which means "will" or "desire." This reflects the role of Vili in the creation myth, as it was his will or desire that helped bring the world into being.

The name "Vili" in Old Norse runes is written as:

ᚢᛁᛚᛁ

Although Vili is not as well-known as his brother Odin, he played a significant role in Norse mythology. In fact, when Odin was absent from Asgard, the realm of the gods, Vili and Ve ruled in his place and even married Odin's wife Frigg. However, when Odin returned, he reclaimed his wife and resumed his position as ruler of Asgard.


Please note that the information provided about Vili and Norse mythology is complex and may be subject to interpretation and debate. The myths and stories of Norse mythology have evolved and been passed down through oral tradition and written accounts, and there may be variations in the way they are told and understood. This information should be used as a general reference and not as a definitive source on the subject.


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