The Norse figure embodying the concepts of death and fate intertwined is Hel, the goddess who rules over the realm of the dead, named Hel as well. She governs those who die from illness or old age, contrasting with warriors who fall in battle. Hel symbolizes the inevitability of death, which is an essential aspect of the Norse worldview. Her character serves as a reminder that fate governs all individuals, reinforcing the notion of acceptance in the face of death.