Heimdall can see for immense distances, and his ear is so sensitive that he can hear the grass grow. On the day of Ragnarok, Heimdall will blow the great horn Gjallarhorn, and in the ensuing battle he will slay Loki. HEL Goddess of death. Daughter of Loki. Ruler of Niflheim, the land of mists.
Heroic souls go to Valhalla.
Those who die of disease or old age come to Niflheim. A hero god. Hermod rode through the gates of Niflheim to rescue Balder and found Balder seated on the right hand of Hel. Hel agreed to release Balder on condition that all living things weep for him. Loki tricked Hoder into killing Balder with a sprig of mistletoe.