In Norse mythology, the first man created from trees by the gods Odin, Vili, and Ve is known as Ask. According to the myth, Ask was fashioned from an ash tree, representing life and interconnectedness within the universe. This creation story parallels concepts found in other mythologies about humanity's origins. Ask's counterpart, Embla, was created from an elm tree, and together they symbolize the unity of spirit, matter, and the divine breath imbued by the gods.