Niflhel

Niflhel is a concept from Norse mythology, often depicted as the lowest part of the underworld, a cold, dark, and desolate realm where souls of the dead—particularly those who led morally complex or dishonorable lives—reside. It is akin to a realm of punishment or reflection, contrasting with the more glorious halls of Valhalla or Hel. In modern interpretations, Niflhel symbolizes a harsh, shadowy place representing the aftermath of death and the darker aspects of existence, emphasizing the Norse view of the afterlife as a complex landscape shaped by one's deeds and character.