Hel
goddess of the underworld in Norse mythology
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Hel is the child of Loki, her father[1][2], and Angrboða, her mother[1][2].
She has a spouse named Dyggvi.
Her family background is notable for her parents, with her father being Loki[1][2] and her mother being Angrboða[1][2].
Hel is married to Dyggvi.
Key Facts
- Father: Loki[1]
- Mother: Angrboða[2]
- Spouse: Dyggvi[3]
- Member of: Jötnar[4]
- Sex or gender: female[5]
- Instance of: Norse deity[6], goddess[7]
- Part of: Norse mythology[8]
- Residence: Éljúðnir[9]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[10], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[11], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[12], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[13], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[14], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[15]
- Native label: Hel[16]
- Different from: Hel[17]
- Sibling: Fenrir[18], Jörmungandr[19], Nari[20], Váli[21], Sleipnir[22]
- P14750: B4B9-FD52-B57B-0760-233C[23]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Hel include 699 Hela[24], an asteroid[25] and Sulphur Nimbus: Hel's Elixir[26], a video game[27].
Why It Matters
Entities named for Hel include 699 Hela[24], an asteroid[25] and Sulphur Nimbus: Hel's Elixir[26], a video game[27].
FAQs
Who were Hel's parents?
Hel's father was Loki[1]. Hel's mother was Angrboða[2].
Who was Hel married to?
Hel's spouses include Dyggvi[3].