Helheim is a realm in Norse mythology, often associated with the afterlife. It is ruled by Hel, the daughter of Loki, and serves as a destination for those who did not die a heroic death in battle. Unlike Valhalla, where warriors are honored, Helheim is a place of shadows and cold, where souls reside in a more subdued existence. In Helheim, the dead are said to dwell in a gloomy landscape, often depicted as a dark and misty place. The realm is divided into various regions, and its gates are guarded, ensuring that only the souls destined for this afterlife can enter. Helheim reflects the Norse belief in a complex afterlife, where different fates await the deceased.