* Northern Light : Hel * by DreamRage
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* Goddess of the Dead, Daughter of Loki and the Giantess Angrboda, Sister of the Wolf Fenrisulfr and the Midgard Serpent, Ruler of the realms of shadows.
When Odin became aware of the existence of Loki`s children, he banished them to remote places, as the Aesir were afraid to keep them in Asgard. So he cast Hel down to her own realm in the underworld and gave her the authority over all those in the nine worlds who do not die gloriously in battle.
Hel build an estate beyond the sheer rock, Drop to Destruction. Her hall was called Eljudnir, and became the home of the dead. She had a manservant, Ganglati, and a maidservant, Ganglot, both who moved so slowly that it was difficult to tell if they were moving at all.
In the tale of the Death of Balder, Hermod visited Hel to ask for Balder's life. Hel told him that if everything in the nine worlds, both dead and alive, weeps for Baldur, she would return him to Asgard, but if even one thing will not mourn, Balder must stay in Niflheim.
The path to Hel is known as the Helvegr and the gates Helgrindr or Nagrind. Here Garmr is fastened, Hel's watchdog, who is bloody both on chest and neck.
* Hel also shares her name with the location Hel, that leaded to the english word Hell. But it didn`t have a bad meaning and wasn`t understood as a place of punishment for the sinners...that was implemented later on when christianized.
** I like to dedicate this one to everyone, who has faved images of this series or even faved me as an artist and made some fine comments and statements showing how much you enjoyed it!
Thank you and be assured, this series is :
To be continued.....
Comments (85)
Absolutely brilliant stuff....
Incredible image!! This character is amazing and your postwork too :) Love the northern myths :)
Most xcellent composition!
Gorgeous. Love her entire look. Hair rocks. Hugs
Absolutly gorgeous....Fantastic artwork!!!!Hugs Jane
another gorgeous piece of art in this series, I have to say, that so far this is my favorite! This is just beyond words..truly amazing!
WoW superb postwork on this daz image!
A Wonderful work of art! It is professional grade in my opinion that could be in a publication. Excellent!
oh wow, this is just wonderful, well done...OMG
Great use of characters, really nice render..
Magnificent series!!!! VERY impressive work here!!!!!!!
Awesome,my favorite of this series. The treatment of the hair and the smoke really help make this special.
Your work is absolutely stunning. All of it. The hair and costuming in this is outstanding. Love the character holding the cauldron, too. What a beautiful image! 5+++
As usual another fantastic image. A great series and excellent commentary.
Excellent image and textures, very nice work...
Very well done! I love the magic dust coming out of her hand! Great work on the hair too!
Wow This is Awesome!!! Fantastic art work!!
excellent work. love the hair and the atmo!
Excellent Work Dude!
WOW O WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS ONE!! Instant FAV!!!!!
Outstanding work of art! Stunning effects, lighting and pose!! Instant FAV!!!!!
I'm only going to say one thing... YOUR BEST EVER!
Love it another fav,ty!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic!Xcellent hair,and texture,lighting,pose,caracter!Con gratulation!:)
Holy cow! This is freaking amazing! I have to agree with Ralph, I think this is your best!
Very Interesting imagery.....
Fantastic image of Hel! The personification you've chosen is spot on. The lighting and overall mood of this piece is just great! Can't wait to see more of this series!
Tout simplement le plus beau dessin de la journée à mes yeux!!!!!!!! (dans mes favoris)
Fantastic image...well done..5++
Wow totally awesome scene and work.