* 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)
rarebreed
Absolutely brilliant stuff....
Erynn
Incredible image!! This character is amazing and your postwork too :) Love the northern myths :)
thecytron
Most xcellent composition!
amirapsp
Gorgeous. Love her entire look. Hair rocks. Hugs
janedj
Absolutly gorgeous....Fantastic artwork!!!!Hugs Jane
Cimaira
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!
OrphanedSoul
WoW superb postwork on this daz image!
delbeke
A Wonderful work of art! It is professional grade in my opinion that could be in a publication. Excellent!
frymarkdesign
oh wow, this is just wonderful, well done...OMG
arat
Great use of characters, really nice render..
callad
Magnificent series!!!! VERY impressive work here!!!!!!!
ThomasMacCallum
Awesome,my favorite of this series. The treatment of the hair and the smoke really help make this special.
novelist
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+++
ESarge
As usual another fantastic image. A great series and excellent commentary.
DarkStormCrow
Excellent image and textures, very nice work...
Mars_TBC
Very well done! I love the magic dust coming out of her hand! Great work on the hair too!
J5ive
Wow This is Awesome!!! Fantastic art work!!
Eganko
excellent work. love the hair and the atmo!
lorddarkwolf
Excellent Work Dude!
Niha
WOW O WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS ONE!! Instant FAV!!!!!
geoffm90
Outstanding work of art! Stunning effects, lighting and pose!! Instant FAV!!!!!
shotgung0d
I'm only going to say one thing... YOUR BEST EVER!
loligagger
Love it another fav,ty!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Panka
Fantastic!Xcellent hair,and texture,lighting,pose,caracter!Con gratulation!:)
Amethst25
Holy cow! This is freaking amazing! I have to agree with Ralph, I think this is your best!
oldmjolnir
Very Interesting imagery.....
Iceshark39
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!
Antonio57
Tout simplement le plus beau dessin de la journée à mes yeux!!!!!!!! (dans mes favoris)
theconqueror
Fantastic image...well done..5++
lethalliam
Wow totally awesome scene and work.