Vala

[ vah-luh ]

nounScandinavian Mythology.

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Then the Vala knew the fatal bonds were twisting, most rigid, bonds from entrails made.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
Thou art no Vala, nor wise woman, rather art thou the mother of three Thursar.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
Then rode Ygg to the eastern gate, where he knew there was a Vala's grave.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
But, it is said, thou wentest with tottering steps in Samso, and knocked at houses as a Vala.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
When she comes to a house they call her Heide (the bright, the welcome), and regard her as a propitious Vala or prophetess.
The Younger Edda | Snorre

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