Valkyrja In Norse mythology, a valkyrie (from Old Norse - TopicsExpress



          

Valkyrja In Norse mythology, a valkyrie (from Old Norse valkyrja chooser of the slain) is one of a host of female figures who choose those who may die in battle and those who may live. Selecting among half of those who die in battle (the other half go to the goddess Freyjas afterlife field Fólkvangr), the valkyries bring their chosen to the afterlife hall of the slain, Valhalla, ruled over by the god Odin. There, the deceased warriors become einherjar (Old Norse single (or once) fighters[1]). When the einherjar are not preparing for the events of Ragnarök, the valkyries bear them mead. Valkyries also appear as lovers of heroes and other mortals, where they are sometimes described as the daughters of royalty, sometimes accompanied by ravens, and sometimes connected to swans or horses. There goes my delicious Valkyrja!
Posted on: Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:34:32 +0000

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