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underworld

noun

  1. supernatural realm, usually beneath the earth, in various mythologies
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Wiktionary

noun

  1. Alternative letter-case form of underworld.

    In Scandinavian mythology the dragon is the guardian of the Underworld on the Norse sacred tree, which is the realm of departed spirits, elementals, elves and faery folk ruled by the goddesses Hel and Freya.

    At Imbolc, the goddess is transformed from her aged, winter aspect as the Hag, veiled in black, carrying her black rod of barreness as Hela, guardian of the mysteries of death and the Underworld.