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  1. Valhalla - Wikipedia

    In stanzas 8 to 10 of Grímnismál, the god Odin (in the guise of Grímnir) proclaims Valhalla is in the realm of Glaðsheimr. Odin describes Valhalla as shining and golden, and it "rises …

  2. Valhalla | Definition, Myth, & Meaning | Britannica

    Valhalla, 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, …

  3. Valhalla - Norse Mythology for Smart People

    Valhalla (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.

  4. What Does Valhalla Literally Mean? - Norse Vikings

    But here’s the thing most people don’t ask: 👉 What does Valhalla literally mean? Not symbolically. Not poetically. But word for word. Because when you break the name Valhalla down to its …

  5. Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Ubisoft (US)

    Explore a beautiful, mysterious open world where you'll face brutal enemies, raid fortresses, build your clan's new settlement, and forge alliances to win glory and earn a place in Valhalla.

  6. Welcome to Valhalla: The Norse Afterlife Explained

    May 15, 2024 · Valhalla is a hall of the slain, this is true, but it’s not simply a passive, eternal afterlife kinda deal. So, join me as we take a deep dive into faith in the Viking Age and look at …

  7. Valhalla - World History Encyclopedia

    Sep 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 …

  8. Valhalla – Mythopedia

    Dec 8, 2022 · Valhalla persists in the popular imagination as the ultimate setting of Norse legend, a place perpetually shrouded in mist and mystery. The mythical hall has frequently served as …

  9. What is Valhalla: Norse Mythology's Hall of Heroes - NorwayExpat

    Dec 22, 2023 · Valhalla is a grand hall in Norse mythology, symbolizing honor and glory for fallen warriors. Entry into Valhalla is reserved for warriors who die heroically in battle, chosen by …

  10. Valhalla: How Viking Belief in a Glorious Afterlife Empowered …

    Mar 3, 2021 · Mythical valkyries led slain heroes (the einherjar) from the battlefield to Odin’s magnificent hall. Built of weapons and armor, Valhalla was the promised land of a Viking warrior.