VALKYRIE

Valkyrie

(noun) (Norse mythology) one of the maidens of Odin who chose heroes to be slain in battle and conducted them to Valhalla

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

valkyrie (plural valkyries)

(Norse mythology) Any of the female attendants of Odin, figures said to guide fallen warriors from the battlefield to Valhalla.

Etymology

The proper noun Valkyries was attested before the common noun valkyries. See the entry valkyrie for more.

Noun

Valkyrie (plural Valkyries)

Alternative spelling of valkyrie

Source: Wiktionary



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5 April 2025

SET

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