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   Val·kyr·ie

   /valˈkirē/

   

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   • 1. each of Odin's twelve handmaidens who conducted the slain warriors of their choice from the battlefield to Valhalla.

   Word Origin from Old Norse Valkyrja, literally ‘chooser of the slain’, from valr ‘the slain’ + kyrja ‘chooser’.

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   What does Valkyrie mean in Norse mythology?

   • 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. Valkyrie means "chooser of the slain", and those chosen will fight beside Odin at Ragnarök.

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   Where does the word valkyrie come from?

   • The word valkyrie derives from Old Norse valkyrja (plural valkyrjur ), which is composed of two words: the noun valr (referring to the slain on the battlefield) and the verb kjósa (meaning "to choose"). Together, they mean 'chooser of the slain'.

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   What is a Valkyrie in 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 qualities.

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   Who were valkyries?

   • Amongst the Anglo-Saxons, for example, the valkyries (Old English wælcyrie, singular wælcyrge) were female spirits of carnage. The Celts, with whom the Norse and other Germanic peoples engaged in fruitful cultural exchanges for numerous centuries, had similar beings of their own, such as the war goddesses Badb and the Morrígan.

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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] ).

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   Sep 8, 2021 · Definition. 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. Valkyrie means "chooser of the slain", and those chosen will fight beside Odin at Ragnarök.

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   The meaning of VALKYRIE is any of the maidens of Odin who choose the heroes to be slain in battle and conduct them to Valhalla.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › Valkyrie-Norse-mythologyValkyrie | Description & Mythology | Britannica

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   May 14, 2024 · 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. These foreboders of war rode to the battlefield on horses, wearing helmets and shields; in some accounts, they flew through the air and sea.

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   Valkyries are female spirits of Odin who choose the fallen warriors for Valhalla. They have both loving and bloodthirsty aspects, and are part of the shamanic complex of pre-Christian Germanic religion.

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   Feb 16, 2021 · Valkyries are the goddesses of the battlefield who choose the slain warriors for Valhalla. Learn about their role, origin, and connection to Odin and Freya in this comprehensive article.

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    Jun 18, 2017 · Valkyries are female figures in Norse mythology who choose the best warriors to fight for Odin in Ragnarok. Learn about their physical description, personality, special abilities, and some famous stories of their love and adventures.