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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Ymir and Purusha - Bad guys deformed to universe



Ymir :
As per norse mythology the universe originated from chaos - Ginnungagap,  and the world was formed by the chief gods. Vili,Ve kill the giant Ymir and create universe. And the following elements are formed,flesh-dirt
maggots - dwarfs
Bones-mountains
teeth- rocks
brain - sky,clouds,
skull-heaven
Brimir and Blainn - instead of caste they found races of dwarfs


Pic from here
Purusha
- In Hindu mythology, universe originated from chaos, sunyam. Purusha is a giant who was sacrified by gods to make elements of universe. Brahmins - mouth, Ksatriya-arms, Vaisyas- thighs, Sudras -feet.Mooon- mind
Sun - eyes
Breath - wind
Heaves - skull
Indra and Agni - mouth
Moral of the story: You always wondered why the world is so bad. When the universe is made with debris of bad guys, what do you expect?

Check more comparison mythology stories here