Tuvalu 2017 $2 Norse Goddesses Hel 2oz Silver Antiqued Coin

According to ancient Norse mythology, Hel was the goddess of the dead and the queen of the underworld. Born with the bones on one side of her face and body exposed, Hel is one of the most fearsome looking goddesses, She is described as hag-like, appearing half-alive and half-dead, and is often depicted alongside the World Tree with the dragon Nidhug who lives at the base of the tree.