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.

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 roots, the …

Nowadays, we can use the word figuratively, and induction or admission into a modern-day Valhalla doesn't require passing from this life. It can be a place of honor (a hall of fame, for example) or a …

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 …

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 …