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21 de jun. de 2024 · Old Norse: Valkyrja (“Chooser of the Slain”) Valkyrie, in Norse mythology, any of a group of maidens who served the god Odin and were sent by him to the battlefields to choose the slain who were worthy of a place in Valhalla.
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Odin, one of the principal gods in Norse mythology. From...
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In Norse mythology, a valkyrie (from Old Norse: valkyrja, lit. 'chooser of the slain') is one of a host of female figures who guide souls of the dead to the god Odin 's hall Valhalla. There, the deceased warriors become einherjar ( Old Norse "single (or once) fighters" [1] ).
8 de sept. de 2021 · A Valkyrie is a figure in Norse mythology depicted as a warrior woman on horseback, a wolf or boar, and armed with a spear, who decides the fate of warriors in battle and carries the dead to Odin’s Valhalla.
A valkyrie (pronounced “VAL-ker-ee”; Old Norse valkyrja, plural valkyrjur, “choosers of the fallen”) is a female helping spirit of the god Odin. The modern image of the valkyries as elegant, noble maidens bearing dead heroes to Valhalla is largely accurate for what it is, but a highly selective portrayal that exaggerates their pleasant ...
16 de feb. de 2021 · In Norse mythology and folklore, the Valkyries were goddesses of war. They were said to fly over battlefields, choosing the strongest and most valiant of the dead to join the warriors of Valhalla. Odin’s famous hall, however, was not the only destination for such honored dead.
28 de dic. de 2022 · Learn about the Valkyries, the female warriors who chose the slain in battle and brought them to Valhalla or Fólkvangr. Discover their origins, powers, roles, and famous examples in Old Norse literature and culture.
7 de mar. de 2023 · As crucial figures in Norse mythology, the Valkyries not only serve as a symbol of the indomitable warrior spirit but also exemplify the importance of feminine power in the cosmos, highlighting a harmonious balance between the two.
