Hel
the goddess ruling Niflheim: a daughter of Loki and Angerboda.
the home of the dead; Niflheim.
Origin of Hel
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How to use Hel in a sentence
For example, in the tragic tale of god Baldr’s death, his brother Hermóðr rode Sleipnir all the way to Hel, the realm of the dead.
20 Fascinating Creatures of Norse Mythology | Dattatreya Mandal | November 2, 2022 | Realm of HistoryHel, who dwelt under one of the three roots of the sacred ash Yggdrasil, was the daughter of the wicked Loki.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantThe stony hills are dashed together, the giantesses totter; men tread the path of Hel, and heaven is cloven.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonForth rode Odin—the ground rattled—till to Hel's lofty house he came.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonWhen this composition was written, it appears that Hel was no longer regarded as a person, but as a place.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
On an eagle's mount thou shalt early sit, looking and turned towards Hel.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
British Dictionary definitions for Hel
Hela (ˈhɛlɑː)
/ (hɛl) /
the goddess of the dead
the underworld realm of the dead
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