Valhalla

[ val-hal-uh, vahl-hah-luh ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. the hall of Odin into which the souls of heroes slain in battle and others who have died bravely are received.

Valhalla

/ ˈvælhæl; vælˈhælə; vælˈhæl /

noun

1. Norse myth the great hall of Odin where warriors who die as heroes in battle dwell eternally

Valhalla

1. In Norse mythology , a dwelling in Asgard, the Norse heaven , reserved for the souls of those who died heroic deaths.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Valhalla¹

First recorded in 1760–70; Latinized form of Old Norse Valhǫll, from val(r) “the slain in battle, slaughter” (cognate with Old English wæl; Valkyrie ( def ) ) + hǫll hall

Word History and Origins

Origin of Valhalla¹

C18: from Old Norse, from valr slain warriors + höll hall

Example Sentences

Certain renowned critics have in the last two decades stepped up their output, as if unsure of their place in literary Valhalla.

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It seems like a recent trend with Valhalla Rising, Drive, and now this.

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Plus, Obama is just 23 or 17 votes away from Valhalla, while Romney is 64.

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McIntyre was 32 years old when he took a job as an engineer on the Valhalla, a fishing trawler moored in Gloucester, Mass.

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In Norse mythology, Valhalla represents the majestic palace where dead heroes consort with Valkyries and the Gods.

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Thiodolf of Hvina thus alludes to Valhalla being roofed with shields.

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But however great the band of men in Valhalla may be, the flesh of the boar Sæhrimnir will more than suffice for their sustenance.

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This is their pastime, but when meal-time approaches they remount their steeds and return to drink in Valhalla.

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The omnipotent master of Valhalla comes on apace: the storm is a mere indication of what is coming.

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He ridicules Valhalla and Wotan and the serving-maidens: he wonders who the Valkyrie is, so beautiful and cold and stern.

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