Hel – The Goddess of the Underworld and the Ruler of the Dead
Hel – The Goddess of the Underworld and the Ruler of the Dead Image Credit : Pinterest Introduction Norse mythology is a fascinating world full of gods, goddesses, and mystical creatures that have inspired countless stories, movies, and TV shows. One of the most intriguing figures in Norse mythology is Hel. She is known as the goddess of the underworld and ruler of the dead. Her role in Norse mythology is essential because she presides over one of the nine worlds, Niflheim. Hel‘s story begins with her parentage. She is one of three children born to Loki, a trickster god known for his mischief, and Angrboda, a giantess. Hel’s siblings are Fenrir, a monstrous wolf that threatens to devour Odin at Ragnarok (the end times), and Jormungandr, a massive sea serpent that encircles Midgard (the world where humans live). Hel was born deformed; her upper body was beautiful like her
