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'''Hel''', is the daughter of Loki and Angrboða. She is the sister of Jörmungandr and Fenrir. She is the goddess of death, she rules over Helheim.
 
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|title = Queen of Death
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Queen of Hel
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|alias = *Hellia
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*Hela
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|gender = Female
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|birthplace = Unknown
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|species = 3/4 [[Jötnar|Jötunn]] (Frost Giant) <br> 1/4 [[Greek Gods|Goddess]]
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|family =
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*[[Atreus|Loki]] (Father)
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*[[Angrboða]] (Mother)
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*[[Calliope]] (Aunt) †
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*[[Fenrir]] (Brother)
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*[[Jörmungandr]] (Brother)
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*[[Sköll and Hati]] (Nephews)
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*[[Kratos]] (Grandfather)
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*[[Laufey]] (Grandmother) †
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*[[Deimos]] (Great-Uncle) †
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*[[Zeus]] (Great-Grandfather) †
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*[[Callisto]] (Great-Grandmother) †
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*[[Bergelmir]] (Maternal Ancestor)
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*[[Nal]] (Maternal Ancestor)
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*[[Ymir]] (Maternal Ancestor)
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|status = Alive
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|location = Helheim
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|voice actor =
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|appears in = [[God of War (2018)|''God of War'' (2018)]] (mentioned only)
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|loyalties=
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'''Hel''' is the daughter of [[Loki]] and [[Angrboða]]. She is the sister of [[Jörmungandr]] and [[Fenrir]]. She is the Goddess of death and rules over [[Helheim]].
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== Norse Mythology ==
 
== Norse Mythology ==
 
In Norse mythology, '''Hel''' is a being who presides over a realm of the same name, where she receives a portion of the dead. Hel is attested in the ''Poetic Edda'', compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the ''Prose Edda'', written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson. In addition, she is mentioned in poems recorded in ''Heimskringla'' and ''Egils saga'' that date from the 9th and 10th centuries, respectively. An episode in the Latin work ''Gesta Danorum'', written in the 12th century by Saxo Grammaticus, is generally considered to refer to Hel, and Hel may appear on various Migration Period bracteates.
 
In Norse mythology, '''Hel''' is a being who presides over a realm of the same name, where she receives a portion of the dead. Hel is attested in the ''Poetic Edda'', compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the ''Prose Edda'', written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson. In addition, she is mentioned in poems recorded in ''Heimskringla'' and ''Egils saga'' that date from the 9th and 10th centuries, respectively. An episode in the Latin work ''Gesta Danorum'', written in the 12th century by Saxo Grammaticus, is generally considered to refer to Hel, and Hel may appear on various Migration Period bracteates.
   
In the ''Poetic Edda'', ''Prose Edda'', and ''Heimskringla'', Hel is referred to as a daughter of Loki. In the ''Prose Edda'' book ''Gylfaginning'', Hel is described as having been appointed by the god Odin as ruler of a realm of the same name, located in Niflheim. In the same source, her appearance is described as half blue and half flesh-coloured and further as having a gloomy, downcast appearance. The ''Prose Edda'' details that Hel rules over vast mansions with many servants in her underworld realm and plays a key role in the attempted resurrection of the god Baldr.
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In the ''Poetic Edda'', ''Prose Edda'', and ''Heimskringla'', Hel is referred to as a daughter of Loki. In the ''Prose Edda'' book ''Gylfaginning'', Hel is described as having been appointed by the God Odin as ruler of a realm of the same name, located in Niflheim. In the same source, her appearance is described as half blue and half flesh-coloured and further as having a gloomy, downcast appearance.
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Like her two siblings Fenrir and Jormungandr, she was feared by the Aesir and was imprisoned by Odin. In her case, Odin decided banish her to Helheim, but not before he gave her complete authority over all the Nine Realms deceased, a decision he would later regret. Hel would then remain in Helheim for all eternity, residing in a hall known as ''Éljúðnir'' (Damp with sleet or rain/Sprayed with snowstorms) with great walls and immense gates.
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Hel then ruled Helheim alone and had complete authority over all of the realms dead. Even the other Gods, including Odin himself, had to respect Hel's position as ruler of the underworld and her total control over the realms dead.
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When Baldur was indirectly killed by her father Loki, Hel happily welcomed the God of Light into her hall within the underworld. However, the other Aesir were desperate to get Baldur back from Helheim and Hermóðr volunteered to journey into the realm of the dead to try and petition Hel to release him. The Goddess of the Dead welcomed the Messenger God into the hall and allowed him to spend the night, after which Hermóðr begged Hel to let him take his brother back to the realm of the living, saying that the Aesir and the world weep greatly for him. However, Hel instead decided test these claims and said she would only release Baldur if all things in the world, both living and dead, wept for him. However, if but one thing refused to cry or spoke ill of Baldur, then he will remain with her.
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The Aesir then sent out messengers to all of the Nine Realms, explaining the terms of Hel's test. Nearly everything in the world wept for Baldur, except for one female Jotunn, known as Þökk (presumed to be Loki in disguise). Upon receiving a message from the Aesir, Þökk answered that she would cry waterless tears as she did not love Baldur in the slightest and told the Aesir to let Hel hold what she has. Subsequently, Hel refused to release the God of Light back to the Aesir and he remained in the realm of the dead.
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At the onset of Ragnarok, Hel sends all of her dead to aid in the battle against the other Gods, giving her father Loki and another Jotunn Hrym control of the ship Naglfar, which they will use to ferry their forces into battle alongside the Fire Giants and the dead. Whether or not Hel herself takes part in the battle and her ultimate fate afterwards, is unknown.
   
 
== In the ''God of War'' Series ==
 
== In the ''God of War'' Series ==
   
 
=== ''God of War'' (2018) ===
 
=== ''God of War'' (2018) ===
While she's never mentioned, Jörmungandr's Jötunn Shrine specifically names her in Elder Futhark: "ᛒᚱᛟᚦᚢᚱ ᚠᛖᚾᛁᛊ ᚺᛖᛚᛃᚨᚱ ᛟᚲ ᛃᚨᚱᚾᚹᚨᚱᚷᚨ" Son of Loki and Angrboða. Brother of Fenrir, Hel, and the Iron-Wolves. It's possible that she is alive and survived the genocide of the giants by Aesir gods since both of her brothers are Jörmungandr and Fenrir are alive.
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While she's never mentioned by any of the characters, Jörmungandr's [[Jötnar Shrines]] specifically names her in Elder Futhark: "ᛒᚱᛟᚦᚢᚱ ᚠᛖᚾᛁᛊ ᚺᛖᛚᛃᚨᚱ ᛟᚲ ᛃᚨᚱᚾᚹᚨᚱᚷᚨ" - "Son of [[Atreus|Loki]] and [[Angrboða]]. Brother of Fenrir, Hel, and the Iron-Wolves." It's possible that she is alive and survived the genocide of the giants by the [[Aesir]] Gods, since both of her brothers[[ Jörmungandr|&nbsp;Jörmungandr]] and [[Fenrir]] are also alive.
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While [[Helheim]] has been able to exist on its own in the past, the Goddess Hel is eventually banished to the realm and made to rule it by [[Odin]]
   
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==Powers and Abilities==
While Helheim has been able to exist on its own in the past, the goddess Hel is eventually banished to the realm and made to rule it by Odin. 
 
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*'''Immortality''': As the Norse Goddess of Death, Hel is likely immortal, with only powerful beings and weapons being able to hurt or kill her.
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*'''Necromancy''': As Goddess of death, Hel can summon ghosts.
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
Loki is still a child in the game, it's possible that Hel hasn't been born yet or she is banished somewhere else by the gods.
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*[[Atreus|Loki]] is still a child in the game, it is possible that Hel hasn't been born yet or she is banished somewhere else by the Gods.
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*Her Greek equivalent is [[Hades]].
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**Like Hades, Hel also shares her name with the realm that she rules over.
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*Even though its confirmed that she exists, Hel, like her brother Fenrir, is never seen by Kratos and Atreus during their quest, despite the fact that they go to the realm she classically rules over.
   
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Interestingly, her brothers, Jörmungandr and Fenrir, are alive at the time due to time travel, making it possible that Hel is the only one of the three siblings who didn't get sent back in time.
 
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[[Category:Norse Goddesses]]
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[[Category:Immortals]]

Revision as of 16:33, 21 May 2021

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Hel is the daughter of Loki and Angrboða. She is the sister of Jörmungandr and Fenrir. She is the Goddess of death and rules over Helheim.


Norse Mythology 

In Norse mythology, Hel is a being who presides over a realm of the same name, where she receives a portion of the dead. Hel is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson. In addition, she is mentioned in poems recorded in Heimskringla and Egils saga that date from the 9th and 10th centuries, respectively. An episode in the Latin work Gesta Danorum, written in the 12th century by Saxo Grammaticus, is generally considered to refer to Hel, and Hel may appear on various Migration Period bracteates.

In the Poetic EddaProse Edda, and Heimskringla, Hel is referred to as a daughter of Loki. In the Prose Edda book Gylfaginning, Hel is described as having been appointed by the God Odin as ruler of a realm of the same name, located in Niflheim. In the same source, her appearance is described as half blue and half flesh-coloured and further as having a gloomy, downcast appearance.

Like her two siblings Fenrir and Jormungandr, she was feared by the Aesir and was imprisoned by Odin. In her case, Odin decided banish her to Helheim, but not before he gave her complete authority over all the Nine Realms deceased, a decision he would later regret. Hel would then remain in Helheim for all eternity, residing in a hall known as Éljúðnir (Damp with sleet or rain/Sprayed with snowstorms) with great walls and immense gates.

Hel then ruled Helheim alone and had complete authority over all of the realms dead. Even the other Gods, including Odin himself, had to respect Hel's position as ruler of the underworld and her total control over the realms dead.

When Baldur was indirectly killed by her father Loki, Hel happily welcomed the God of Light into her hall within the underworld. However, the other Aesir were desperate to get Baldur back from Helheim and Hermóðr volunteered to journey into the realm of the dead to try and petition Hel to release him. The Goddess of the Dead welcomed the Messenger God into the hall and allowed him to spend the night, after which Hermóðr begged Hel to let him take his brother back to the realm of the living, saying that the Aesir and the world weep greatly for him. However, Hel instead decided test these claims and said she would only release Baldur if all things in the world, both living and dead, wept for him. However, if but one thing refused to cry or spoke ill of Baldur, then he will remain with her.

The Aesir then sent out messengers to all of the Nine Realms, explaining the terms of Hel's test. Nearly everything in the world wept for Baldur, except for one female Jotunn, known as Þökk (presumed to be Loki in disguise). Upon receiving a message from the Aesir, Þökk answered that she would cry waterless tears as she did not love Baldur in the slightest and told the Aesir to let Hel hold what she has. Subsequently, Hel refused to release the God of Light back to the Aesir and he remained in the realm of the dead.

At the onset of Ragnarok, Hel sends all of her dead to aid in the battle against the other Gods, giving her father Loki and another Jotunn Hrym control of the ship Naglfar, which they will use to ferry their forces into battle alongside the Fire Giants and the dead. Whether or not Hel herself takes part in the battle and her ultimate fate afterwards, is unknown.

In the God of War Series

God of War (2018)

While she's never mentioned by any of the characters, Jörmungandr's Jötnar Shrines specifically names her in Elder Futhark: "ᛒᚱᛟᚦᚢᚱ ᚠᛖᚾᛁᛊ ᚺᛖᛚᛃᚨᚱ ᛟᚲ ᛃᚨᚱᚾᚹᚨᚱᚷᚨ" - "Son of Loki and Angrboða. Brother of Fenrir, Hel, and the Iron-Wolves." It's possible that she is alive and survived the genocide of the giants by the Aesir Gods, since both of her brothers Jörmungandr and Fenrir are also alive.

While Helheim has been able to exist on its own in the past, the Goddess Hel is eventually banished to the realm and made to rule it by Odin

Powers and Abilities

  • Immortality: As the Norse Goddess of Death, Hel is likely immortal, with only powerful beings and weapons being able to hurt or kill her.
  • Necromancy: As Goddess of death, Hel can summon ghosts.

Trivia

  • Loki is still a child in the game, it is possible that Hel hasn't been born yet or she is banished somewhere else by the Gods.
  • Her Greek equivalent is Hades.
    • Like Hades, Hel also shares her name with the realm that she rules over.
  • Even though its confirmed that she exists, Hel, like her brother Fenrir, is never seen by Kratos and Atreus during their quest, despite the fact that they go to the realm she classically rules over.