Helheim
underworld single tradition · 1
Helheim is the realm of the dead, ruled by Hel. Baldr goes to Helheim after his death, and his presence and love for Hel transform it into a beautiful forest.
When
- First attested
- 500 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Norse mythology, Medieval period.
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Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“However, both Loki and Höðr are dragged into a dream and brought to Helheim by Baldr. He tells them that when he got to Helheim, Hel mocked Loki for his clumsiness. Baldr told her that Valhalla was not as great as everyone thinks and improvised an imitation of the einherjar which caused Hel to burst into laughter.”
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