In Norse mythology, a valkyrie (/ ˈvælkɪri / VAL-kirr-ee or / vælˈkɪəri / val-KEER-ee; [1][2] 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 ('single fighters' or 'once fighters'). [3]

2021年9月8日 · 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...

2024年12月11日 · 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. Some had the power to cause the death of the warriors they did not favor; others guarded the lives and ships of those dear to them.

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 ...

2017年6月18日 · A Valkyrie is a mortal woman who has had magnificent powers bestowed on her by Odin. These women are responsible for watching over battlefields and collecting the best of the best warriors to make up Odin’s army, which he will unleash during Ragnarok.

2022年12月28日 · Valkyries were the “choosers of the slain” in Old Nordic mythology. Always female and human or jötnar (giants), they were the god Odin’s appointed deliverers of brave warriors’ corpses to the halls of the afterlife in Valhalla. Although Odin commanded them, the Valkyries played an essential role in selecting warriors for Valhalla.

2023年3月6日 · Valkyries are powerful female mythical beings from Norse mythology. They were considered handmaidens of Odin, the All-Father and chief god in Norse mythology. Valkyries were often depicted as fierce and beautiful women, often riding winged horses and wearing armor.

2021年2月16日 · 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.

2018年5月17日 · In several myths, the Valkyries appeared as giant beings with supernatural powers who could cause a rain of blood to fall upon the land, or who rowed ships across the sky on rivers of blood. Some Valkyries caused warriors to die, while others served as protectors, guarding the lives of those most dear to them.

Valkyries are a group of 94 strong female figures in Norse mythology. They work for the god Odin and are tasked with the tough job of deciding the fate of battles, including who will die and who will live. Most importantly, they pick out the fallen and lead them to Valhalla, a grand hall for heroes.