Danheim - Hel (Official Music Video)

"Hel" is a song about the the nine kingdoms of the dead in Viking mythology. "Hel" is very different from the Christian "Hell"

Hel rules the nine worlds of death, which correspond to the nine worlds of life, and she assigns to anyone who arrives a suitable abode in proportion to the good or bad qualities of the souls or deeds. Some deceased can tumble on sun-drenched meadows, while others suffer. Those who suffer are led through the gates leading to the depths of Helheim and Niflheim, where matter must be decomposed. Hel is a realm where death represents a relaxing interlude and where souls spend an appropriate amount of time in their legitimate environment. The Eddas state that elves (human souls) sleep among the gods while celebrating with lots of mead, which is a symbol of the experiences of a previous period of life, and in this way the souls that rest after life are present in the divine spheres, even though they are unaware of their surroundings. In the Edda's "Vagtamskvadet" for example, the legend about the sun god's death and arrival at Hel's home, tells us that a sumptuous apartment has been arranged, and mead is ready and freshly brewed upon his arrival.

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Lyrics:
(Danish)
Svagt vokser mit syn, skumle mørke.
Hadefulde norner, strikker min skæbnetråd.
Skæbnekamp forgæves.
Den udsultede ravn fortæller om hel, de dødes ni riger.
Hvor kan jeg hvile mig? med dem jeg husker, blandt mine egne.
Langt fra Helheim og Niflheims dybder.
Mit håb er gyldent mjød og tændte kævler,
Hvad skal jeg gøre, for at varme mine hænder?
Ni ringe jeg ofre, runer jeg rister, sange jeg synger.

English translation:
My vision grows faint, eerie darkness.
Hateful Norns, knit my destiny-thread.
Battling your destiny is in vain.
The starving raven tells of Hel, the nine kingdoms of the dead.
Where can I rest? with those I remember, among my own.
Far from the depths of Helheim and Niflheim.
My hope is golden mead, and lit logs,
What should I do to warm my hands?
Nine rings I sacrifice, runes I carve, songs I sing.

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Selin Serhii
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viking music, fantasy music, and battle music.

[Torz_]

The sound of the tagelharpa, the low voice pitches, the drums.... the drums beat down into my soul, I shut my eyes & I am connecting with my ancestors.

[mabra]

Literally just lost my sister. This song arrived in time to hit me in ways I didn't think possible. Thanks Danheim.

[bjorn_]

Danheim never disappoints! Always remarkable music!!

[addakill]

Dark energy rising through veins, a dark aura surrounds me siphoning all the surrounding energy inside me. Such power you can create through your music is extraordinary

[WolfofOdin]

All hail Danheim! The master of magic! Music and art in perfect unison!

[csiko_]

"Hadefulde norner" line is giving me goosebumps everytime :D and the animation is so cool as well. Reminds me of mimir's head in the well

[Fricker]

This song hits harder than A longship hitting Englands shores

[JediWolf]

I've been listening to this long time now. I love the language of the singing and wish there were a hour version of it so I can sleep while listening to it

[TheTermi]

Danheim. Perfect music to sit on the fire, bottle of mead and starring into the fire for hours

[jrob]

One of my favorites on my sailboat while out to sea... listening from florida

[LanaGames_]

Descobri Danheim após ouvir Wardruna e hoje vcs são minha banda favorita desse gênero. Agradeço todos os dias por ter descoberto vcs no youtube. - BRAZIL <3

[melancolielupine]

Thanks for this song. I listen to it for a long time now, but I just woke up this morning and I felt the urge to watch it again for the very first thing of my day, drinking my tea and re-reading the lyrics. This time, it worked. This time, it healed my soul. I know who I am, now. Blessed be, from a woman with norse ancestry, born in France.

[ramonb]

The guttural chant, the drums, it fondles and wakes a frozen fire deep inside my sleeping mind. I feel like encouraged for a hunt... the chant makes me wanna run through the woods and sweat like an animal

[Valfreyja]

By the Gods! 🖤What energy!!😱 Stunning !! 💜

[МаркЛеонов-гт]

Благодарю за новую композицию, при чём очень замысловатую) Хорошо постарались!

[Iakhsari]

I feel like I am on my way to meet my ancestors... Thank you guys, you are doing something special for those, who still await ancient gods in the forests...

[DudMuurmand]

WOW! truly beautiful in all its darkness, and the artwork is just amazing, thank you for this!

[jacobfrayer]

My brother Lowell let me know the song was released, I listened to it as soon as I had the opportunity. As he said, Danheim never disappoints!

[poisonempress]

The artwork is so amazing, this song speaks to me in ways words cannot describe

[tommyjordan]

Man I can NOT stop jamming this as soon as I wake up DAILY.. I bet this is what they seen when they drew art of their God's. And such..