noun
Hel
Hel (noun) means In Norse mythology, the goddess who presides over the realm of those who died without dying in battle. Example: “In the myths, Hel rules over the dishonored dead in her shadowy hall.”
noun
1
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
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."
How to use Hel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Norse goddess of the underworld, or the underworld she rules over.
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Etymology
From Old Norse hel; the same root that later gave English "hell."
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What does “Hel” mean?
The word “Hel” means in Norse mythology, the goddess who presides over the realm of those who died without dying in battle. In plain terms, the Norse goddess of the underworld, or the underworld she rules over.
How do you use “Hel” in a sentence?
Here is “Hel” used in a sentence: “In the myths, Hel rules over the dishonored dead in her shadowy hall.”
What part of speech is “Hel”?
“Hel” is a noun.
Where does the word “Hel” come from?
The word “Hel” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse hel; the same root that later gave English "hell.".
How many meanings does “Hel” have?
“Hel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Norse mythology, the goddess who presides over the realm of those who died without dying in battle.
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