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The Valkyries in Norse mythology are female divine shieldmaidens, who serve Odin. The name means choosers of the slain . Þorgerðr Hölgabrúðr and Irpa are two goddesses, described as sisters, that appear at the Battle of Hjörungavágr to assist the fleet of Haakon Sigurdsson against the Jomvikings .
In Norse mythology, a valkyrie (from Old Norse valkyrja "chooser of the fallen") is one of a host of female figures who decide who will die in battle. Selecting among half of those who die in battle (the other half go to the goddess Freyja 's afterlife field Fólkvangr ), the valkyries bring their chosen to the afterlife hall of the slain ...
Pages in category "Female supernatural figures in Norse mythology" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. ( March 2016 ) Norse mythology includes a diverse array of people, places, creatures, and other mythical elements.
Pages in category "Norse goddesses" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. ... Laufey (mythology) M. Mjoll; S. Sigyn; Sister-wife of Njörðr
The extant sources for Norse mythology, particularly the Prose and Poetic Eddas, contain many names of jötnar and gýgjar (often glossed as giants and giantesses respectively).
Haashchʼéé Baʼáádí (Hastsébaádi, Qastcebaad, Yebaad) (Female Divinity) Haashchʼéé Oołtʼohí (Hastséoltoi, Hastyeoltoi, Shooting God) Hakʼaz Asdzą́ą́ (Cold Woman)
Pages in category "Female legendary creatures" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 211 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .