The first being slain by Odin was Ymir, the primordial giant in Norse mythology. Ymir's death marked the creation of the world; his body was used to form the Earth, the sky, and various features of the landscape. Odin and his brothers, Vili and Ve, are credited with this act, which set the stage for the eventual creation of humanity. Ymir's blood also contributed to the formation of oceans and rivers.
The female warriors of Odin, known as the Valkyries, were called the "Choosers of the Slain." In Norse mythology, they were tasked with selecting those who would die in battle and those who would be taken to Valhalla, Odin's hall for fallen warriors. The Valkyries served both as battle maidens and as guides for the souls of the deceased, playing a crucial role in the fate of warriors. They are often depicted as powerful and noble figures, embodying valor and strength.
Odin was the father of the Aesir (Norse gods) and lived with his compatriots in Asgard (Home of the gods). He divided his time between tending to matters in Asgard, visiting Midgard (disguised as a man) and lording over his Einherriar (Chosen slain) in Valhalla (Otherwise known as Valhall), where he was known as Valfather.
Odin, the chief god in Norse mythology, presided over several domains, most notably war, wisdom, and death. He was associated with the knowledge of runes and poetry, often seeking wisdom through sacrifice and exploration. Odin ruled Asgard, the realm of the gods, and was also linked to the afterlife, particularly Valhalla, where slain warriors were welcomed. His multifaceted nature made him a complex figure in Norse belief systems.
The Nemean Lion.
Odin does not hate Thor, Thor is the son of Odin.
The Valkyrie were female warriors of Odin. They were the Choosers of the Slain, those who became the einherjar and who dwelt in Valhalla.
They are known as Valkyries or 'Choosers of the Slain.'
The Valkyries, Odin's shield-maidens.
Ymir
They were known as Valkyries or "Choosers of the Slain."
They were known as Valkyries or "Choosers of the Slain."
The handmaidens of Odin were collectively known as Valkyries (Valkyrs). Their primary duty was to tend for Odin and his Einherriar (Chosen slain) in Valhalla. The theme "Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner aludes to their visitations to middle earth to choose the honourable-slain from the battlefield who were to accompany them back to Valhalla and become Einherriar.
They are known as Valkyries or 'Choosers of the Slain.'
They are known as Valkyries or 'Choosers of the Slain.'
They are known as Valkyries or 'Choosers of the Slain.'
They were known as Valkyries or "Choosers of the Slain."
They are called Valkyries. Valkyrie means "Chooser of the slain"