**According to myth, Hel was born with a body that was half alive and half dead, which is why she appears this way. Her living side is said to be beautiful, with fair skin, long flowing hair, and a warm smile. Her dead side, on the other hand, is said to be decayed, with rotting skin and empty eye sockets. She is often depicted wearing a long black cloak or robe, which covers her entire body, and carrying a staff or scepter. In some depictions, she may also be shown holding a key, which symbolizes her power over the realm of the dead.** - Upscaled by <@1070005174954897438> (fast)
According to myth, Hel was born with a body that was half alive and half dead, which is why she appears this way. Her living side is said to be beautiful, with fair skin, long flowing hair, and a warm smile. Her dead side, on the other hand, is said to be decayed, with rotting skin and empty eye sockets. She is often depicted wearing a long black cloak or robe, which covers her entire body, and carrying a staff or scepter. In some depictions, she may also be shown holding a key, which symbolizes her power over the realm of the dead.