Who was the first Asgardian?

Ymir became the father of all the giants, and his cow Auðumbla licked out of the ice the first Asgardian, Buri. Buri had a son named Borr, who married the giantess Bestla. Borr and Bestla had three sons named Odin, Vili, and Ve, who were known as the Æsir.
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Who is the father of Buri?

Buri is the primeval man in Norse mythology. He had neither father nor mother, but was created by a cow named Audhumla. As she licked the salt blocks of Ginnagagap, the shape of a man — Buri — was formed.
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Who was King before Odin?

Odin was the son of Bor, the second king of Asgard. He had many brothers, who all perished during the Asgardians' many wars. Bor ultimately died in battle as well, Odin ascending to the throne as king of Asgard and peacekeeper within the Nine Realms.
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Who is older Thor or Loki?

If you're looking for a quick answer: Thor is older than Loki in the Marvel movies. There are a few twists and contradictions, though. The ages of Thor and Loki are difficult to determine in these movies. It would be simpler if there was only one series and one timeline.
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Who came first Odin or Zeus?

Who is older, Zeus or Odin? Since Odin is credited with having a hand in creating the world itself, it is safe to say that he is older than Zeus. However, the first written accounts of Zeus are much earlier than the first ones we have of Odin.
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The Origin of Asgard



What is Bor the god of?

Bor was among the gods that created the universe. He and his wife, Bestla, had a son and called him Odin. Bor taught his son to fight, think, rule and serve, but most importantly, Bor taught Odin how to defend the dreams of his father.
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Who is Odin's grandfather?

…of a man; this was Buri, who became the grandfather of the great god Odin and his brothers. These gods later killed Aurgelmir, and the flow of his blood drowned all but one frost giant.
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Who is the first Norse god?

Aurgelmir, also called Ymir, in Norse mythology, the first being, a giant who was created from the drops of water that formed when the ice of Niflheim met the heat of Muspelheim.
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Is Hela sister of Thor?

Thor: Ragnarok's revelation that Hela (Cate Blanchett) isn't just the Goddess of Death, but also Thor's sister, might have come as a surprise to those who've followed the comic adventures of Marvel's God of Thunder for decades.
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Is everyone on Asgard a god?

We are not gods. We are born, we live, we die. Just as humans do." While Asgardians and humans look the same in appearance, they are very different, possessing a range of superhuman abilities.
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How old is Odin in human years?

This makes him: 492.25156833, or 25.11075322 in human years, during the Thor: The Dark World flashbacks. 2800.60425299, or 48.35805768 in human years, when Odin was born (from calculations below).
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Is heimdall a god?

Called the shining god and whitest skinned of the gods, Heimdall dwelt at the entry to Asgard, where he guarded Bifrost, the rainbow bridge. He required less sleep than a bird, could see 100 leagues, and could hear grass growing in the meadows and wool growing on sheep.
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How old is surtur?

Seeking to prevent this prophecy, Odin defeated Surtur thousands of years ago, taking the source of his power, the Eternal Flame back to Asgard and confining Surtur to Muspelheim, where he remained for over 5,000 years.
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Did a celestial create Asgard?

The Asgardians are aliens that were manipulated by the Celestials. Their natural evolution over the centuries has put them in the third tier of the Celestial mutation cycle. As such, their appearance, powers, and identities are defined by the belief of others.
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Can Odin lift Mjolnir?

This search takes her to Asgard where she discovers Odin in the Norse kingdom's armory alone with the hammer nestled in its proper resting place. Even though the All-Father commissioned the creation of the hammer, he is unable to lift Mjolnir, cursing his own enchantment as he himself isn't worthy enough to lift it.
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Who can defeat Odin?

Oh yes, one of the very few people Hercules could actually beat might just be his father, Zeus. This massive bad boy could actually defeat Odin himself. Plus, he's responsible for beating even Galactus, and Thanos which pretty much puts him on a pedestal.
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Who is king of Asgard after Odin?

Exhausted, Odin fell into the Odinsleep. As Queen Frigga refused to leave his side, Loki became the new head of the Asgardian Royal Family and acting King of Asgard.
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Who killed Bor father of Odin?

The Mighty Thor is a noble and honorable warrior, but his legend was forever tainted when he was tricked into killing Bor, his own grandfather.
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Who was Odin's father Bor?

Bor was the son of Buri, and was the father of the gods Odin, Vili, and Ve. Little is said in the surviving literature about Bor. He married Bestla, a daughter of the earliest frost giants, and their three sons were the beginning of the race of gods known as the Aesir, the principal gods of the Vikings.
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Who Borr parents?

Children. Borr or Burr (Old Norse: 'son'; Sometimes anglicized Bor, Bör or Bur) was the son of Búri, the husband of Bestla, the father of Óðinn, Vili and Vé, and the grandfather of Thor, Baldr, Víðarr and Váli in Norse mythology.
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Who was the ugliest god?

Hephaestus. Hephaestus is the son of Zeus and Hera. Sometimes it is said that Hera alone produced him and that he has no father. He is the only god to be physically ugly.
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What's the oldest mythology?

What Is the Oldest Mythology in the World? The oldest recorded myth is The Epic of Gilgamesh, a Mesopotamian epic poem written around 2000 BC. Enuma Elish, a Babylonian creation myth written in cuneiform around 1200 BC, is also ancient.
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Who was the strongest god?

Zeus was the Greek god that both deities and man would call upon for help. Zeus would help the other gods, goddesses, and mortals if they needed help, but would also invoke his wrath upon them if he felt they weren't worthy of his help. This made Zeus the strongest Greek god in Greek mythology.
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