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 battle and carries the dead to Odin’s Valhalla.

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.

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.

2023年7月31日 · From Hildr to Sigrún, these are some of the most famous Valkyries in Norse mythology: In the nutshell, Brunhild’s story is one of love, honor, and tragic destiny, making her a compelling and memorable character in Norse mythology. Image: “Brunnhild” (1897) by …

In Norse mythology, the Valkyries were powerful female figures who served as choosers of the slain in battle. They were believed to be fierce warriors who rode on winged horses and carried fallen heroes to Valhalla, the hall of the slain in Asgard, the realm of the gods.

2024年12月4日 · Valkyries are one of the most fascinating figures in Norse mythology, often depicted as warrior maidens who serve Odin, the chief of the gods. Their primary role is to choose those who may die and those who may live in battles, guiding …

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.

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 ...

2024年12月4日 · The Valkyrie’s Journey: From Battlefield to Valhalla. Introduction to Valkyries: The Chosen Ones of Odin; Origins of the Valkyries: Mythological Roots and Evolution; The Valkyrie’s Role on the Battlefield; Choosing the Worthy: Criteria for Selection; The Journey to Valhalla: Guiding the Fallen Heroes; Valkyries in Norse Lore: Key Figures ...