Valhalla

American  

[val-hal-uh, vahl-hah-luh] / vælˈhæl ə, vɑlˈhɑ lə /

Also Valhall

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.

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Valhalla British  

/ vælˈhælə, ˈvælhæl-, vælˈhæl- /

noun

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

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Valhalla Cultural  

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

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Etymology

Origin of Valhalla

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

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Example Sentences

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Valhalla

Scotland is nothing like heaven, but exactly like Valhalla.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

“He is most likely being welcomed into Valhalla right now by Brockie and Smooty and all who went before,” Orr wrote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Quality issues have been fixed, headcount has been rightsized and the Valhalla launch is on time, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

He was also known for playing hard-men and villains in films and series as diverse as Get Carter, The Silent Scream, Valhalla Rising, and Take The High Road.

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026

Val means “slain,” and the Valkyries were the Choosers of the Slain; and the place to which they brought the heroes was the Hall of the Slain, Valhalla.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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