Vili
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 82.156.160.197 (talk) at 00:30, 24 January 2005. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.Revision as of 00:30, 24 January 2005 by 82.156.160.197 (talk)
- For the Gabonese people, see Vili (people).
In Norse mythology, Vili was one of the Aesir and a son of Bestla and Bor. His brothers were Ve and Odin. He was known for having given humanity emotion and intelligence. According to Loki, in Lokasenna, he had an affair with Odin's wife, Frigg. Together with Ve, he constructed Yggdrasil, the world-ash.
In Voluspa, at the creation of the first man (Ask) and woman (Embla), Honir and Lodur help Odin. In Gylfaginning, Vili and Ve are mentioned instead. As Snorri knew Voluspa, it is very likely that Hönir was another name for Vili.
This article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vili&oldid=9724323"