kärldens
Kärldens is a term that appears in certain older Scandinavian texts, particularly those from the Viking Age and early medieval periods. Its precise meaning and etymology have been subjects of scholarly debate and are not definitively established. It is often interpreted as referring to a concept related to the underworld or the realm of the dead. Some scholars suggest it may be a compound word derived from "karl" (meaning man or warrior) and "ald" (meaning old or age), potentially implying a dwelling place for ancient or deceased warriors.
Another interpretation connects "kärldens" to the concept of "hel" or "helheim," the mythological realm of the
The limited occurrences and ambiguous context make it challenging to pinpoint a singular, universally accepted definition