What is Ask and Embla?
[[File:Odin, Lodur, Hoenir skabe Ask og Embla by Frølich.jpg|thumb|Three gods create Ask and Embla]] [[File:Sölvesborg Ask och Embla2.jpg|thumb|The sculpture Ask and Embla in [[Sölvesborg|Solvesborg]], [[Sweden]] ]] '''Ask and Embla''' ({{lang-non|Askr ok Embla}}) were the first humans, according to [[Norse mythology]]. They are mentioned in the [[Edda|Poetic Eda]]. It is said that three gods find Ask and Embla and gave them various corporeal and spiritual gifts. [[Odin]] gave soul, [[Lodur]] gave feelings and [[Henir]] gave mind. Askr means [[ash tree]]. The meaning of Embla is uncertain. == Related pages == * [[Adam and Eve]] {{Norse mythology}} {{religion-stub}} [[Category:Norse mythology]]