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Hel in Swedish

Hel in Swedish is Hel, Helhem — Hel means in Norse mythology, the goddess who presides over the realm of those who died without dying in battle.

Hel in Swedish

Hel
proper noun
(religion, Norse mythology) The goddess of the realm of the unheroic dead, a daughter of Loki by the jotun Angrboða.
Helhem
proper noun
(religion, Norse mythology) The goddess of the realm of the unheroic dead, a daughter of Loki by the jotun Angrboða.

What does "Hel" mean?

  1. noun In Norse mythology, the goddess who presides over the realm of those who died without dying in battle.
    "In the myths, Hel rules over the dishonored dead in her shadowy hall."
  2. noun In Norse mythology, the underworld realm itself, where the dead who did not fall in combat are sent.
    "The saga describes a hero journeying down into Hel to bargain for a soul."
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Hel in a sentence

  • In the myths, Hel rules over the dishonored dead in her shadowy hall.
  • The saga describes a hero journeying down into Hel to bargain for a soul.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Hel" in Swedish?

"Hel" in Swedish is Hel, Helhem. Hel means: In Norse mythology, the goddess who presides over the realm of those who died without dying in battle.

How do you use "Hel" in a sentence?

Example: "In the myths, Hel rules over the dishonored dead in her shadowy hall." In Swedish, "Hel" is Hel, Helhem.

Are there other ways to say "Hel" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "Hel": Hel, Helhem.

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