Afterlife in Norse mythology





Everyone knows about Valhall - but there are indications that not only warriors end up there. 

Freya and Odin share the fallen warriors.

Ymisland - beyond the icy oceans / the giants world, a paradise where it’s bright and warm.

Trudvang, Tors kingdom, where one can assume that ordinary people arrive, as well as thralls.

Thorshammer- rings are often found in Mälardalen, Sweden, especially in Uppland. Were they a signal to Thor to recieve the soul of the deceased?


Alfhem, Frey's home – a possible destination.

Ran has been mentionen – goddess of the drowned. 
Aegir and Ran own a hall that is enlightened and brilliant - a Valhall for the drowned souls.

Hel’s kingdom. Balder recieved the finest spot in her palace. It can’t be all bad there, and the stories that Snorri versus Saxo says differs greatly.

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