Borr

Borr (Old Norse: Borr) is a figure in Norse mythology, known as the father of Odin, Vili, and Ve. He is mentioned in the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems compiled in the 13th century, and the Prose Edda, written by Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century as well. Borr is often considered a primordial figure, and his name may be etymologically linked to the Old Norse word borr, meaning "son" or "progeny." In some interpretations, Borr is identified with the god Bur, who is mentioned in the Poetic Edda as the son of Buzi and the father of Odin. The Hebrew translation for Borr is בור (Borr). In Old English, he is sometimes referred to as Bōrr, and in Old Saxon, as Borr. The significance of Borr lies in his role as an ancestor of the principal gods of the Norse pantheon, particularly Odin, who becomes the chief deity in many aspects of Norse mythology.