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  1. Valkyrie - Wikipedia

    Scholarly theories have been proposed about the relation between the valkyries, the Norns, and the dísir, all of which are supernatural figures associated with fate. Archaeological excavations …

  2. Valkyrie | Description & Mythology | Britannica

    Old Norse literature made references to purely supernatural Valkyries and also to human Valkyries with certain supernatural powers. Both types of beings were associated with fairness, brightness, and …

  3. Valkyrie - World History Encyclopedia

    Sep 8, 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 …

  4. The Myth of the Valkyries

    Mar 10, 2025 · In Norse mythology, Valkyries (Old Norse: Valkyrja, meaning "chooser of the slain") were divine female figures who served Odin, selecting which warriors would die in battle and be taken to …

  5. Valkyries: Get to Know the Norse Demons of the Dead

    Jun 11, 2024 · The Valkyries were divine shieldmaidens in the service of Odin, the All-Father. They helped the leader of the gods choose the bravest fallen warriors to dwell in the afterlife of Valhalla.

  6. Valkyries in Norse Mythology: Myths, Powers, and Symbols

    In Norse mythology, Valkyries were powerful female spirits who served Odin, the Allfather and chief of the gods. The Valkyrie definition comes from Old Norse "valkyrja," meaning "chooser of the slain." …

  7. Valkyries - Norse Mythology for Smart People

    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 …

  8. Valkyries: Exploring the Origins and Evolution of the Mythical Warriors

    Sep 19, 2024 · The Valkyries are among the most intriguing figures in Norse mythology, often depicted as powerful female warriors who played a crucial role in the fate of the fallen in battle.

  9. Valkyrie – Mythos Anthology

    Valkyries: The Choosers of the Slain in Norse Mythology. Valkyries, the powerful and enigmatic warrior maidens from Norse mythology, are among the most iconic figures in Viking lore.

  10. Valkyries | Shuumatsu no Valkyrie: Record of Ragnarok Wiki | Fandom

    Valkyries (戦乙女ワルキューレ, Warukyūre) are a group of Norse demigods that are charged with guiding Human souls to Valhalla. The Valkyries are a group of thirteen demigoddesses that are …