Delvärld

Delvärld, also known as the "underworld" or "netherworld," is a concept that appears in various mythologies, religions, and folklore across different cultures. It is generally described as a realm or dimension that exists beneath the surface of the earth or the physical world. The delvärld is often depicted as a place of darkness, danger, and the supernatural, where the boundaries between the living and the dead are blurred.

In Norse mythology, the delvärld is known as Hel, the realm of the dead, ruled by the goddess Hel. It is a place of eternal winter and darkness, where the souls of the deceased reside. In Greek mythology, the delvärld is associated with Hades, the god of the underworld, and Tartarus, a dark and gloomy place where the most wicked souls are imprisoned.

In Slavic folklore, the delvärld is often referred to as the "podzemlye" or "podzemelie," a realm of the dead and the supernatural, where the souls of the deceased reside and where various mythical creatures and spirits dwell. In Japanese folklore, the delvärld is known as the "yomi," a realm of the dead where the souls of the deceased reside and where the spirits of the dead and the living coexist.

The delvärld is often depicted as a place of both fear and fascination, where the boundaries between the living and the dead are blurred, and where the supernatural and the natural world intersect. It is a concept that has been explored in literature, art, and popular culture, and continues to captivate the imagination of people around the world.