The two humans who survived Ragnarok are Lif and Lifthrasir. They are mentioned in the Völuspá, a poem from the Poetic Edda, which details the events of Ragnarok.
According to the poem, Lif and Lifthrasir are hidden in the forest of Hoddmímis, where they survive the cataclysmic events of Ragnarok. They are believed to repopulate the world after the destruction, becoming the ancestors of all future humans.
The poem describes Lif and Lifthrasir as emerging from the World Tree, Yggdrasil, after Ragnarok. They are depicted as embodying the hope for a new beginning and the continuation of life after the apocalypse.
Here are some additional details about Lif and Lifthrasir:
- Lif is a name that means "life" or "living one."
- Lifthrasir is a name that means "survivor" or "one who lives through."
- They are often portrayed as a symbolic representation of the resilience and enduring nature of humanity.
- Their survival is a testament to the hope for a future even after complete destruction.
