Valkyrie
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Origin of Valkyrie
< Old Norse valkyrja chooser of the slain (cognate with Old English wælcyrie witch), equivalent to val ( r ) the slain in battle, slaughter (cognate with Old English wæl ) + kyrja chooser (cognate with Old English cyrie ); akin to choose
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Valkyrie is Kratos’ collaborative combat aircraft, designed to fly alongside crewed fighter jets, including the F-35.
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
The most well-known U.S. version is the prototype XQ-58A Valkyrie, designed to provide unmanned escort for F-35s and F-22s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
Thompson appeared in three “Creed” pictures, also playing the role of Valkyrie in numerous Marvel movies including “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Avengers: Endgame.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
“Thor: Love and Thunder” establishes Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie as bisexual and introduces the husband of Thor’s pal Korg.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2025
Brynhild, a Valkyrie, has disobeyed Odin and is punished by being put to sleep until some man shall wake her.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
The Sparks actually held the Valkyries to their third fewest points in a game this season, but they simply fell in too big of a hole early to recover.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
But the Sparks’ defense couldn’t keep up with a Valkyries squad that shot 51.5% in the half.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
She joined the roster on a developmental contract at the start of the season after being waived by the Golden State Valkyries the day of roster releases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Martin was a surprising end-of-training camp cut for the Golden State Valkyries after she averaged 6.2 points per game in 42 contests last season.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2026
If you fall bravely in war the Valkyries, beautiful battle-maidens who collect the souls of the noble dead, will take you and bring you to the hall known as Valhalla.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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