Audhumla

Audhumla is a giant cow who emerged from the ice in Niflheim at the creation of the world. She saved Ymir, the first of the Frost Giants, from starving to death with supplies of fresh cream from her chilled teats. Formed from vapors, she lived by licking the salt from stones.

• On the first day she licked the stones, the hairs of a man appeared.
• On the second day a human head appeared.
• On the third day “an entire man appeared, who was endowed with beauty, agility and power.

Related Locations

• Ginnungagap
• The Nine Worlds