The word valkyrie derives from Old Norse valkyrja (plural valkyrjur), which is composed of two words: the noun valr (referring to the slain on the battlefield) and the verb kjósa (meaning "to choose"). …

Old Norse literature made references to purely supernatural Valkyries and also to human Valkyries with certain supernatural powers. Both types of beings were associated with fairness, brightness, and …

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2 days ago · Who Were the Traditional Valkyries in Norse Mythology and Why Do They Still Fascinate Us Today? The valkyries of Norse mythology are among the most enduring and enigmatic female …

Mar 10, 2025 · In Norse mythology, Valkyries (Old Norse: Valkyrja, meaning "chooser of the slain") were divine female figures who served Odin, selecting which warriors would die in battle and be taken to …

Sep 8, 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 …

A comprehensive list of the Valkyries in Norse Mythology. This is still something I'm working on, but each figure comes with their modern name, Old Norse name and a Younger Futhark rune translation …

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In Norse mythology, Valkyries were powerful female spirits who served Odin, the Allfather and chief of the gods. The Valkyrie definition comes from Old Norse "valkyrja," meaning "chooser of the slain." …