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  • The Realm of Hel in Norse Mythology

    The Realm of Hel in Norse Mythology

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    Understanding Hel: The Norse Underworld Hel (Old Norse Hel, meaning “Hidden;” pronounced like “Hell”) serves as the most encompassing term for the realm where many souls reside after death. This domain is governed by a formidable goddess also named Hel. While it is sometimes referred to as “Helheim” or “The Realm of Hel,” these terms…