was the son of Buri, husband of the giant Bestla and father of Odin, Vili and Ve. And ancient god, Bor lived in the time before the world had been made, when there was no earth, sky or sea, only mist, ice, fire and the gaping pit of Ginnungagap. Bor's father-in-law, the giant Bolthur, also had a son who imparted his wisdom to his nephew Odin.