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Askr

Proper noun

Meaning

Askr

(Norse mythology) Alternative form of Ask (“the first male human in the Edda”)

Askr m (genitive Asks)

(Norse mythology) Ask, the first male human according to the Poetic Edda

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Skaldic poetry Snorri's note that a shield can be called Ullr's ship is borne out by surviving skaldic poetry with kennings such as askr Ullar, far Ullar and kjóll Ullar all meaning Ullr's ship and referring to shields. Source: Internet

Thus, the creation of mankind from tree trunks ( Askr, Embla ) is repeated after the Ragnarǫk as well". Source: Internet

Thus, the creation of mankind from tree trunks (Askr, Embla) is repeated after the Ragnarǫk as well." Source: Internet

Old Norse askr literally means " ash tree " but the etymology of embla is uncertain, and two possibilities of the meaning of embla are generally proposed. Source: Internet

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