Auðumblas

Auðumblas is a character from Norse mythology. She is a primordial cow, the mother of all dairy products. Auðumblas is said to have emerged from the primeval ice of Ginnungagap. From her udders flowed milk, which nourished Ymir, the first giant. Auðumblas also licked the salty ice, and from the ice emerged Búri, the first god. Búri was the grandfather of Odin, Vili, and Vé, the gods who would later create the world.

The name Auðumblas is derived from Old Norse and can be translated as "wealth-bestowing" or "rich in abundance." This reflects her role as a source of sustenance and prosperity in the mythological creation narrative. She represents the foundational elements of life and nourishment, essential for the emergence of both giants and gods. Auðumblas is a significant, though often understated, figure in the cosmic genesis of the Norse world. Her existence predates the gods and giants, highlighting her primordial status.