Valkyries - Who Were They?

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1. The valkyries were the warrior maidens of Oden. They served him in battle and in Asgaard. They chose which warrior was brave enough to be taken to Valhalla. What does valkyrie mean? Chooser of the slain Warrior maiden Servant of Odin We don't know what it means

2. What animal represents the valkyries? Wolf Dog Horse Raven

3. The valkyries is probably the mythological equivalence to the fighting women who sometimes appeared in Norse armies. They were called 'skjaldmeyjar'- what does that mean? Shieldwomen Non-women Warrior maidens Manwoman

4. Freja is perhaps the foremost goddess in Norse mythology. She is the goddess of love and fertility but also the leader of the valkyries. She and Oden shares the fallen men but she has the first pick. Which of these is a name for Freja as a valkyrie? Vanadis Valfreja Gefn Hoern

5. When the valkyries weren't supervising a battle they were waitresses in Oden's hall. True or False? Answer: (True or False)

6. Three valkyries are mentioned as those who most often ride down to the battles of earth. They are Gunn, Rota and one more. She is also mentioned as one of the norns along with Urd and Verdandi. Who is she? Skuld Rist Brynhilde Mist

7. The names of the valkyries reflect what their task is. Now I will name some of the valkyries and you will tell me what their names mean. Herfjoetur? Battle Victory Blizzard Victory Rune War-Fetter

8. Gunnr? Victory Blizzard War-Fetter Battle Victory Rune

9. Sigrun? Battle War-Fetter Victory Rune Victory Blizzard

10. Sigrdrifa? Victory Blizzard Victory Rune War-Fetter Battle