The Wolves pursuing Sol and Mani by J.C. Dollman

They are two wolves, and he who fares after her [the sun] is called Sköll. He frightens her, and he will take her. But he who leaps before her is called Hati Hróðvitnisson, and he wants to take the moon, and so it will be.

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Hermod Before Hel by Howard David Johnson

But Hel said that it should be proven, whether Baldur was as beloved as is said. "If all things in the world, alive and dead, mourn him, then he shall go back to the Æsir. But held by Hel, if any speak against him or will not mourn."

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A depiction of Hel's hall Éljúðnir within Niflheim from an unknown artist.

Hel he cast into Niflheim, and gave to her authority over the nine realms, to distribute all provisions with those sent to her. She has a great dwelling there, walls remarkably high, gates large. Her hall is called Éljúðnir.

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