Valhalla (Noun)
Meaning
(Norse mythology) the hall in which the souls of heros slain in battle were received by Odin.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The bravest warriors aspired to enter Valhalla after their death, where they would engage in eternal battle alongside the gods.
- In Norse mythology, Valhalla was said to have 540 doors, each wide enough for 800 warriors to march through.
- For the fallen Viking warriors, the promise of Valhalla was a powerful motivator to fight valiantly in battle.
- The souls of the heroes who perished in combat were transported to Valhalla by female figures known as Valkyries.
- In Valhalla, the warriors known as Einherjar would fight alongside the gods during the events of Ragnarök.