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How were valkyries?
According to Norse mythology, valkyries are female warriors who choose the bravest fighters that are killed in battle and escort them to Valhalla, a great hall ruled by Odin. There, they prepare for Ragnarok, the apocalypse foretold in Norse mythology.
What are the slain Warriors of Valhalla called?
Einherjar.
What is the Norse valkarie?
The Valkyrie were warrior maiden who would retrieve half of the men who died honourably in bettle each day (they were hand picked by Odin) and take them to Valhalla, a magestic Hall in Asgard, and they prepare with Odin for the events of Ragnarok.
In Germanic religion who were the maidenssent by Odin to bring warriors to Valhalla?
Valkyrie
What did the Norse believe about death?
That Viking warriors went to Valhalla after they died.
Where do German and viking warriors expect to spend their afterlife?
In Valhalla, stronghold of the Aesir deities.
Who were the maidens sent Odin to bring warriors to Valhalla?
They were known as Valkyries or "Choosers of the Slain."
Who were maidens sent by odin to bring warriors to valhalla?
They were known as Valkyries or "Choosers of the Slain."
Where did German warriors go when they died?
German warriors were carried by the goddesses to the hall of Woden also known as Valhalla there they fought and feasted for ever.
What is the meaning of the Valknut?
The meaning of the valknut is disputed but the determined meaning is that it symbolizes loyalty in odin and a warriors death who is sent to valhalla so it symbolizes three things 1. loyalty to odin 2. a warriors death 3. valhalla According to Alfred Becker, the Franks Casket is a good example for all this: It shows a a warriors death and his entry into valhalla, fighting there, loyal to Odin. For detail view Franks-Casket.de
In Germanic Religion who were the maidens went by Odin to bring warriors to Valhalla?
These maidens were known as Valkyries.
Who were the maidens sent by odin to send to bring warriors to Valhalla?
They are known as Valkyries or 'Choosers of the Slain.'
