Hell

From Memory Alpha, the free Star Trek reference.

For the Delta Quadrant planet or the Paramount Studios set, see Planet Hell.

Hell is the underworld in some ancient Human religions, ruled by a figure called the Devil. It was believed people would be sent here after their death if they did not adhere to the religion's code.

During his captivity on Talos IV, Captain Christopher Pike was subjected to an illusion of Hell when he refused to cooperate with his Talosian jailers. (TOS: "The Cage")

The Klingon Gre'thor resembles human Hell, and is the place in afterlife where dishonorable warriors are brought. (TNG: "Devil's Due")

Joseph Sisko often told Benjamin that "the road to Hell is paved with good intentions". (DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight")

Named after a character in ancient human Norse mythology: Hel, daughter of Loki, ruler of the underworld.

[edit] External links

• Hell at Wikipedia
• Hell at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works