Elli norse mythology

Elli is the Teutonic goddess of old age. She was also a symbol for the aging itself. She is the embodiment of the crone and the wisdom and strength of the elderly. According to an ancient Norse myth, Elli was so strong that no one can defeat Her. To test Thor's strength when the thunder god visited, Thor, not knowing who she was agreed to have a wrestling match.

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Correspondences of Hel

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[...] No one was at the gate to open the door. But Thor and his companions managed to get in through the big keyhole. There they found out a hall where the Giants were feasting. In the middle of the Giants was Utgard-Loki (Loki of Utgard) who was the King of Utgard. They realized the Gods and started to insult them with their small size.

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