Valkyrie
/vælˈkɪəri/noun
In Norse mythology, a Valkyrie is a female figure who chooses those who may die or live in battles.
Did you know?Valkyries were believed to guide the souls of fallen warriors to Valhalla, embodying both fate and divine power in the afterlife.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*walkwōrōn
“to choose, to select”
Old Norse
ON
valkyrja
“one who chooses the slain”
Middle English
ME
valkyrie
“a term used for Norse warrior maidens”
Modern English
English
valkyrie
“a term referring to the mythological figures in Norse tradition”