There were five possible realms the soul could travel to after death. The first was Fólkvangr, ruled by the goddess Freyja. The second was Hel, ruled by Hel, Loki's daughter. The third was that of the …

Nov 8, 2025 · 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, where the …

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.

While we may never know if a literal golden hall awaits fallen warriors, Valhalla remains one of the most powerful symbols of Norse mythology. It represents bravery, honor, and an unbreakable warrior spirit.

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 forces of chaos …

Mar 19, 2025 · In Norse mythology, Valhalla—sometimes called Odin’s Hall—is a magnificent, golden hall where fallen warriors spend their afterlife preparing for the final battle at the end of the world, …

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 what really …