Valhalla - Wikipedia
WEBIn Norse mythology, Valhalla (/ vælˈhælə / val-HAL-ə, US also / vɑːlˈhɑːlə / vahl-HAH-lə; [ 1 ] Old Norse: Valhǫll [ˈwɑlhɒlː], lit.'Hall of the Slain') [ 2 ] is described as a majestic hall located in Asgard and presided over by the god Odin.
Valhalla | Definition, Myth, & Meaning | Britannica
WEBValhalla, in Norse mythology, the hall of slain warriors, who live there blissfully under the leadership of the god Odin. Valhalla is depicted as a splendid palace, roofed with shields, where the warriors feast on the flesh of a boar slaughtered daily and …
Valhalla - Norse Mythology for Smart People
WEBValhalla (pronounced “val-HALL-uh”; Old Norse Valhöll, “the hall of the fallen” [1]) is the hall where the god Odin houses the dead whom he deems worthy of dwelling with him.
Valhalla: How Viking Belief in a Glorious Afterlife Empowered ... - HISTORY
WEBMar 3, 2021 · Female valkyrie would greet fallen Viking warriors and lead the boldest to a glorious afterlife, according to mythology.
Valhalla - World History Encyclopedia
WEBSep 20, 2021 · Valhalla ("Hall of the Slain") is the afterlife realm in Norse mythology for fallen heroes selected by Odin’s Valkyrie to become members of the army that will fight against the forces of chaos at Ragnarök...
Valhalla - History, Myths & Interpretations - Mythology.net
WEBSep 29, 2018 · In Norse mythology, Valhalla is the banquet hall where warriors, and others Odin feels are worthy, go in the afterlife. The Nordic translation is the hall of the fallen.
Valhalla in Norse Mythology - World History Edu
WEBNov 18, 2021 · In Norse mythology, Valhalla represents the perfect afterlife conditions that a Viking warrior hopes to secure after death. | Picture: Valhalla (1905) by Emil Doepler. In simple terms, Valhalla was the place every deceased warrior wished to go after death.
Valhalla - Mythopedia
WEBDec 8, 2022 · According to Norse mythology, exactly half of all those who died in battle journeyed to Valhalla, where they would feast with Odin until the dawn of Ragnarok. Etymology. The name “Valhalla” was formed from the Old Norse valr, meaning “the slain,” and höll, meaning “hall.”
Valhalla — Norse Mythology
WEBMar 7, 2023 · Valhalla, the Majestic Hall of Heroes: In Norse mythology, the hall of Valhalla holds a distinguished place, revered as the grand dwelling where the god Odin receives a portion of those courageous warriors who meet their demise in the battlefield.
Valhalla - Norse Mythology - Ancinet-Mythology.com
WEBValhalla was the heaven of the Vikings, a large hall where wounds healed quickly and meat was readily available. A constant routine of fighting and feasting ensured that the warriors were at their physical peak when Ragnarok came. In Old Norse, it’s name, Valhöll, means “hall of the slain”.