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Vocabulary Entry
ymir
|noun • verb
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N
noun
In Norse mythology, Ymir is a primordial giant and the progenitor of all giants.
Example Sentences
"Ymir is often considered the ancestor of the frost giants."
"According to legend, Ymir was born from the ice of Niflheim."
"The body of Ymir was used to create the earth and its features."
V
verb
To ymir is a rare verb meaning to create or bring forth (used mostly in mythological contexts).
Example Sentences
"As the world was formed, Ymir ymired forth the mountains and valleys."
"In the myth, the gods ymired from Ymir's bones to create the land."
"The ancient texts tell how Ymir ymired life into the icy void."