Hail Hermod, Hel Rider

Hail Sleipnir’s Second Rider

Hail the Honor Hounded Hel Farer

 

Hail the Bearer of Frigga’s Embassy

Hail the Leaper of Hel’s Gate

Hail the Nine Days Darkness Rider

 

Hail Hermod, whose task failed through no fault of his own

Hail He who shows us that duties must be taken, even if they fail

Hail Hermod, who shows us that courage and devotion come in many forms

Hail He who shows us that it is the doing that matters most

 

Hail the Hel-farer, far traveled Hermod

Sleipnir’s bold rider, brave seeker of Balder

Hail Hermod, who took on the dark task

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Hermod, Hel Rider

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Sleipnir’s Second Horseman
Hermod, Hel Rider

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Balder’s Brother, Odin’s Boy

Frigga’s Faithful Bearer

Hermod, Hel Rider

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Nine Days Journey for Brother’s Ransom

Bearer of Asgard’s Embassy

Rider of Dark and Forbidden Roads

Hermod, Hel Rider

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Mordgud’s Challenge Answered

Hel’s Gate Leaped by Heroic Horseman

Frigga’s Words Delivered

Hel Hears

Hermod, Hel Rider

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Hel’s Answer Wisely Given

Gifts Returned to Hermod’s keeping

Frigga’s Messenger turns towards home

Hermod, Hel Rider

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Hel’s Gates and Mordgud passed

To Asgard, Message Taken

Hermod, Hel Rider

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Message Delivered but Mission fails

Hermod, Hel Rider

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Hermod, Hel Rider; We Honor your Journey and your Gift