Hela

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Goddess of the dead and queen of the underworld in Norse mythology: Hela (also spelled Hel) is the ruler of the realm of the dead that shares her name, Helheim. She is a daughter of the trickster god Loki and presides over those who did not die in battle.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • In the myth, the god Balder was sent to Hela's realm after his death.
    • The Vikings believed that those who died of sickness or old age went to Hela.
Advanced Usage
  • "Hela's hall": Refers to her dwelling place in the underworld, often described as cold and misty.
    • The poem describes the journey to Hela's hall.
  • "Hela's grip": A poetic way to refer to death or a fatal illness.
    • The warrior finally succumbed to Hela's grip.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hel (proper noun): The more common Old Norse spelling of the goddess's name.
  • Helheim (proper noun): The name of the underworld realm she rules, meaning "Home of Hel."
  • Helish (adj., rare): Pertaining to or resembling Hel/Hela or her realm.
Synonyms
  • Queen of the underworld: A descriptive synonym.
  • Goddess of death: A general term for deities presiding over the dead.
Related Phrases
  • To go to Hel/Hela: An archaic phrase meaning to die, especially a non-heroic death.
    • The old king feared he would go to Hela, not to Valhalla.
Related Idioms
  • As cold as Hela's heart: Used to describe something or someone as utterly devoid of warmth or mercy.
    • Her stare was as cold as Hela's heart.
  • Hela's portion: Refers to someone's share of misfortune or an unlucky fate.
    • It seems he received Hela's portion in life.
Noun
  1. (Norse mythology) goddess of the dead and queen of the underworld

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