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The Mythology Of Hela Explained
ByNoemi Arellano-Summer
In Norse mythology, Hela (also called Hel) ruled one of the realms of the dead, known as Helheim or Hel. Helheim was part of Niflheim, a misty, cold world underneath one of the world tree Yggdrasil's branches, writes The Norse Gods. Hela accepted the dishonorable dead in Helheim.
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Hela, as you might expect of a ruler of the underworld, was known for being fierce and threatening. She had giantess blood, and therefore an unsettling appearance. But her brothers Fenris Wolf and Jörmungandr, the world serpent, were even more monstrous than she was. As a result, while they were locked away after the gods were given warnings of trouble from the siblings, Hela was only thrown into exile in Niflheim. Several gods traveled to Helheim for specific purposes throughout Norse mythology; Odin learned the prophecies of Ragnarök from a seer he revived while in Hela's realm, for example.
Despite this, Hela herself has little presence in most of the Old Norse myths, due to the lack of evidence in both writing and rituals. Nevertheless, Hela is honored both as Loki's daughter and as a goddess of death in her own right.
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Hela, also known as Hel, is a prominent figure in Norse mythology. She is the ruler of the realm of the dead, Helheim, and is responsible for receiving and accepting the dishonorable dead. According to Norse mythology, Helheim is located underneath one of the branches of the world tree Yggdrasil.
While Hela is primarily associated with death and the afterlife, she is also a complex character with a rich history. In Norse mythology, she is the daughter of the trickster god Loki and the giantess Angrboða. She is also the sister of the monstrous wolf Fenrir and the world serpent Jörmungandr. Despite her association with death, Hela is not an evil character, but rather a necessary force in the cycle of life and death.
Overall, Hela is an intriguing figure in Norse mythology, and her role as the ruler of the realm of the dead adds depth and complexity to the mythology. Through exploring her story, we gain a greater understanding of the Norse worldview and the importance of death and the afterlife in their culture.
Origins of Hela
Mythological Roots
In Norse mythology, Hela, also known as Hel, is the goddess of death who rules over the realm of the dead known as He
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