In Norse mythology, a Valkyrie (Old Norse: Valkyrja, plural Valkyrjur.) are female humans (possible former nobles), or female Jötnar who has been chosen by Odin to serve. Their role is to decide which of the fallen warriors that have died bravely in battle will go to the afterlife in...
Valkyries were often shown as wives of heroes. Brunhilde, one of the most famous Valkyries in mythology, disobeyed Odin and was placed in an enchanted sleep within a wall of fire as punishment. See also Brunhilde ; Norse Mythology ; Odin ; Valhalla . ...