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Embla

Proper noun

Meaning

Embla

(Norse mythology) The first female human in the Edda.

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Embla lies with each thing, Ask looks and knows. Understanding without explanation they depart and separate. John Carder Bush

Carolyne Larrington theorizes that humans are metaphorically designated as trees in Old Norse works (examples include "trees of jewellery" for women and "trees of battle" for men) due to the origin of humankind stemming from trees; Ask and Embla. Source: Internet

Modern influence Ask and Embla have been the subject of a number of references and artistic depictions. Source: Internet

They took the wood and from it created the first human beings; Ask and Embla. 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

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