Queen of the Dead

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