Hermod

Messenger of the gods. Hermod was the son of Odin and Frigg. Hermod was the brother of Balder and Höd (Hod).

When his blind brother Hod killed his other brother Balder, only Hermod dared to go to the world of the dead, seeking audience with Hel, the goddess of the dead. Hermod asked Hel to allow Balder to return among the living gods. Hel consented only if every creature would shed at least a single tear for Balder, to prove that he was the most beloved of the gods.

Hermod failed when one giantess refused to cry for Balder. Balder remained in Hel's domain until after Ragnarok. (See Death of Balder for the full story.)

Hermod probably survived Ragnarök (Ragnarok).