Realm of the Dead

Helheim

The realm of the dead for those who did not fall in battle. Ruled by Hel, daughter of Loki, who received dominion over this realm from Odin. The dead arrive across the river Gjöll and over the bridge Gjallarbrú, guarded by the giantess Módguðr. Helheim is separated from the living by the river and is described as cold and dim. It is also called Niflhel. After Ragnarok, Baldur returns from Helheim to rule the new world.