Valhalla
noun
In Norse mythology, it's a place where brave warriors who die in battle go after they die.
As a Viking warrior, his goal was to die bravely in battle and earn a place in Valhalla.
Often appears as...
- journey to valhalla
- warriors in valhalla
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Literary
noun
A place of great happiness, delight, or ideal beauty.
After a long day of hiking, the lush green meadow was a veritable Valhalla.
Often appears as...
- veritable valhalla
- feel like valhalla
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Approving
Poetic
noun
In Norse mythology, it's a place where brave warriors who die in battle go after they die.
As a Viking warrior, his goal was to die bravely in battle and earn a place in Valhalla.
Often appears as...
- journey to valhalla
- warriors in valhalla
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A place of great happiness, delight, or ideal beauty.
After a long day of hiking, the lush green meadow was a veritable Valhalla.
Often appears as...
- veritable valhalla
- feel like valhalla
Usage tips
Approving
Poetic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Warrior's Afterlife
Valhalla represents a warrior's paradise in Norse religion, a reward for dying with honor in battle.
Legends say that Odin invites the slain heroes to join him in Valhalla.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Origin
Valhalla originates from Scandinavian culture, connected to Viking history and Norse gods.
He spent his life studying the sagas that told of Valhalla and the Norse gods.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Heaven
Though similar to heaven, Valhalla is distinct in purpose and mythology; not a universal paradise.
While heaven is serene, Valhalla is a place of endless feasts and battles.
Pro Tip 1/3Warrior's Afterlife
Valhalla represents a warrior's paradise in Norse religion, a reward for dying with honor in battle.
Legends say that Odin invites the slain heroes to join him in Valhalla.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Origin
Valhalla originates from Scandinavian culture, connected to Viking history and Norse gods.
He spent his life studying the sagas that told of Valhalla and the Norse gods.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Heaven
Though similar to heaven, Valhalla is distinct in purpose and mythology; not a universal paradise.
While heaven is serene, Valhalla is a place of endless feasts and battles.
Pro Tip 1/3Warrior's Afterlife
Valhalla represents a warrior's paradise in Norse religion, a reward for dying with honor in battle.
Legends say that Odin invites the slain heroes to join him in Valhalla.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Origin
Valhalla originates from Scandinavian culture, connected to Viking history and Norse gods.
He spent his life studying the sagas that told of Valhalla and the Norse gods.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Heaven
Though similar to heaven, Valhalla is distinct in purpose and mythology; not a universal paradise.
While heaven is serene, Valhalla is a place of endless feasts and battles.
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How Dolly Parton led me...
and into the actual Tennessee Mountain Home. But the real place. Valhalla. The real Tennessee Mountain Home. And I'm going to score this part with Wagner, because you've got to understand, in Tennessee lore,
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Kodiak Bears Eat Whale PIPE...
appears welcome to bear heaven or whatever else you want to call it I don't know nirvana Valhalla a place where bears can discover culinary bliss you've heard the
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How Dolly Parton led me...
and into the actual Tennessee Mountain Home. But the real place. Valhalla. The real Tennessee Mountain Home. And I'm going to score this part with Wagner, because you've got to understand, in Tennessee lore,
Video examples
Kodiak Bears Eat Whale PIPE...
appears welcome to bear heaven or whatever else you want to call it I don't know nirvana Valhalla a place where bears can discover culinary bliss you've heard the
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Quote examples
Yngwie Malmsteen
Swedish Musician
I remember when I was a kid, if you had your name on a piece of vinyl, man, you were, like, in the halls of Valhalla; all of sudden, you were hanging out with Odin and being at the table of the gods. You were the real deal; you weren't some guy struggling in a garage somewhere.
Quote examples
Yngwie Malmsteen
Swedish Musician
I remember when I was a kid, if you had your name on a piece of vinyl, man, you were, like, in the halls of Valhalla; all of sudden, you were hanging out with Odin and being at the table of the gods. You were the real deal; you weren't some guy struggling in a garage somewhere.
Example 1 of 1
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