The Afterlife and Hel in Norse Myth

Norse beliefs in the afterlife were more complicated than usually presented today, and their unusual perspective has often bewildered modern translators. This video looks at general concepts of the afterlife, early evidence, and descriptions of Hel (the afterworld and the goddess who rules it). Jackson Crawford, Ph.D.: Sharing real expertise in Norse language and myth with people hungry to learn, free of both ivory tower elitism and the agendas of self-appointed gurus. Visit (includes bio and linked list of all videos). Jackson Crawford’s translation of Hávamál, with complete Old Norse text: Jackson Crawford’s translation of The Poetic Edda: Audiobook: Jackson Crawford’s translation of The Saga of the Volsungs: Audiobook: Latest FAQs: (updated Nov. 2019). Jackson Crawford’s Patreon page: Music © I See Hawks in L.A., courtesy of the artist. Visit Logos by Elizabeth Porter (snowbringer at gmail).