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Hel

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Definition

Hel is a noun that refers to the underground realm of the dead in Norse mythology.

Synonyms & similar words

hel hela Underworld Netherworld Afterlife Hades Sheol Tartarus Purgatory Gehenna Elysium Paradise Valhalla Abyss Grave Tomb Cemetery Sepulcher Crypt

Example sentences

  1. Hel is a place in Norse mythology where the dead go.
  2. The Vikings believed that brave warriors would go to Valhalla instead of Hel.
  3. Some people imagine Hel as a dark and cold underground realm.
  4. In Hel, the souls of the dishonorable dead suffer.
  5. The goddess Hel rules over the realm of the dead.

Quotes

  • The path to Hel is paved with good intentions.
  • In the realm of Hel, the souls of the dead find peace.
  • She descended into Hel to rescue her loved one.

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