Of her fate in the hands of Allfather Hel cast into Nifelheim Ruling the realm of the dead She presides over the underworlds Crowned queen to those who perish Other than in battle Manifestations of Wyrd Is she alive or is she dead Dark goddess of magic and death Her blood binds with serpent and wolf Queen of the dead A path lies north and heads down Where the maiden Modgud be found Guarding the bridge covered with gold Over the mighty river Gjall Freezing cold, filled with weapons The icy river flows A protective barrier The hel-gate, the corpse-gate Surrounds and divides Where the great hel-hound Garm lies Mistress of the dark forces Her beauty purely sinister Bound to the earth She¹s a mighty force in nature Weaving her web Queen of the dead