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    Hel, in Norse mythology, originally the name of the world of the dead; it later came to mean the goddess of death. Hel was one of the children of the trickster god Loki, and her kingdom was said to lie downward and northward.
    Hel, the goddess of death and the underworld in Norse mythology, depicted with half of her face alive and beautiful, and the other half decaying and corpse-like. Hel (pronounced: "hell") also known as Hela, is a goddess from Norse mythology who reigns over Helheim, the underworld of the dead without honor.
    Hel is the goddess of death in Norse mythology, ruling over the underworld where the dead go after they have passed away. Her name, “Hel,” is derived from the Old Norse word “Helheimr,” which means “house of Hel.” Helheim is one of the nine worlds in Norse mythology and is considered the lowest.
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    Hel (mythological being) - Wikipedia

    Hel (from Old Norse: hel, lit. 'underworld') is a female being in Norse mythology who is said to preside over an underworld realm of the same name, where she receives a portion of the dead. Hel is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda, written in the … See more

    The Old Norse name Hel is identical to the name of the location over which she rules. It stems from the Proto-Germanic feminine noun *haljō- … See more

    Poetic Edda
    The Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, features various … See more

    Seo Hell
    The Old English Gospel of Nicodemus, preserved in two manuscripts from the 11th century, contains a female figure referred to as Seo … See more

    Hel is one of the playable gods in the third-person multiplayer online battle arena game Smite and was one of the original 17 gods. Hel is also … See more

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    It has been suggested that several imitation medallions and bracteates of the Migration Period (ca. first centuries AD) feature depictions of … See more

    In January 2017, the Icelandic Naming Committee ruled that parents could not name their child Hel "on the grounds that the name would … See more

    Death (personification)
    Hela (comics), a Marvel comics supervillain based on the Norse being Hel
    Rán, a Norse goddess who oversees those who have drowned
    Gefjon, a Norse goddess who oversees those who die as virgins See more

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  4. Hel: The Norse Goddess of Death (Updated 2023)

    WEBJan 25, 2021 · Learn about Hel, the ruler of the land of the dead in Norse mythology, and her origins, appearance, and role in the stories. Discover how Hel's realm was a place of cold, fog, and darkness, and who went …

  5. Hel: Norse Goddess of Death and the Underworld

    WEBJan 12, 2023 · Learn about Hel, the Jotunn of darkness and despair, who rules over the realm of Helheim in Norse mythology. Discover her role, powers, and name origin, and how she is portrayed in different sources.

  6. Hel | Goddess of Death, Underworld & Decay | Britannica

  7. Hel - Norse Mythology

    WEBFeb 28, 2023 · Hel is the daughter of Loki and Angrboða, and the ruler of Helheim, the realm of the deceased. She is depicted as a half-dead and half-living being, with a somber and ruthless character. Learn more …

  8. Hel (Goddess) - Norse Mythology for Smart People

  9. Hel | Norse Queen of the Underworld "Goddess of the …

    WEBApr 15, 2024 · Learn about Hel, the daughter of Loki and Angrboda, who rules over the realm of the dead in Norse mythology. Discover her origins, symbols, roles, and myths in this comprehensive article.

  10. Hel - World History Encyclopedia

    WEBSep 6, 2021 · Hel, Norse Ruler of the Dead. Mkasahara (CC BY-NC-SA) Hel is the queen of the afterlife realm of Hel in Norse mythology. She is the daughter of the god Loki and giantess Angrboda and sister of Fenrir the …

  11. Hela: Ruler of the Realm of the Dead – Mythical …

    WEBHela, also known as Hel, is the Norse goddess of death and the underworld. She is the daughter of Loki and the giantess Angrboða, and she receives the dishonorable dead in her realm, Helheim.

  12. Hel (The Underworld) - Norse Mythology for Smart …

    WEBHel is the name of the underworld where many of the dead dwell, presided over by a goddess of the same name. Learn about the location, features, and journeys of Hel, and how it differs from Christian Hell.