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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] ).
21 de jun. de 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. 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.
8 de sept. de 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 to Odin’s Valhalla.
25 de dic. de 2008 · Valkyrie: Directed by Bryan Singer. With Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson. A dramatization of the July 20, 1944 assassination and political coup plot by desperate renegade German Army officers against Adolf Hitler during World War II.
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 ...
16 de feb. de 2021 · The image of the Valkyrie is one of the most enduring of the Norse Era. From contemporary art and literature to later operas, the goddesses of the battlefield have been a popular part of the mythology for centuries. The Valkyries are typically depicted as fearsome but beautiful warrior women.
7 de mar. de 2023 · VALKYRIES. Creatures & Other. Valkyries, the Choosers of the Fallen: The Valkyries are an impressive group of female entities tasked with a highly solemn duty: they serve as the arbiters of the slain.
18 de jun. de 2017 · What is a Valkyrie? 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.
23 de jul. de 2023 · In Norse mythology, a Valkyrie is a fierce warrior woman riding a horse, wolf, or boar, armed with a spear. As the “chooser of the slain,” she determines the fate of warriors in battle and transports the fallen to Odin’s Valhalla.
11 de jun. de 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. In Renaissance art, they are often depicted as beautiful and benevolent winged maidens carrying swords and round shields.
