Hel

Hel is a figure in Norse mythology who rules over the realm of the dead of the same name, Helheim. She is described as a daughter of the trickster god Loki and the giantess Angrboða. Hel is typically depicted as having been cast into the underworld by the god Odin, where she became the ruler of the realm of the dead. In Old Norse, her name is simply Hel, which translates to "hidden place" or "concealment." In Hebrew, her name can be translated as הל (Hel). In German, she is known as Höllin, and in French, she is referred to as Hela. Hel's realm is one of the nine worlds in Norse cosmology and is primarily inhabited by those who die of sickness or old age, as opposed to Valhalla, which is reserved for those who die in battle. Hel is often portrayed as a fearsome and powerful figure, embodying the inevitability and finality of death.