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Valhalla

/vælˈhælə/

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1. A heavenly abode or paradise

A place of supreme happiness, peace, or bliss, especially a heavenly realm or dwelling place for the blessed and honored dead.

1.1. Heaven and the afterlife

A spiritual or supernatural realm believed to be the dwelling place of the dead, blessed souls, or those who have attained eternal happiness.

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  • Warriors believed that bravery in battle would earn them a place in Valhalla.
  • The epic tale recounted the hero's journey to reach the gates of Valhalla.
  • Nordic mythology describes Valhalla as a magnificent hall where fallen heroes are honored.

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  • eternal rest
  • eternity
  • immortality
  • life everlasting
  • life to come
  • next world
  • pearly gates
  • divine abode
  • heavenly kingdom
  • eternal home

1.2. Places of perfect happiness and bliss

An idealized place or state characterized by complete happiness, delight, fulfillment, and freedom from suffering.

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  • The ancient chants spoke of the valiant's ascent to the halls of Valhalla.
  • Legends tell of a mythical bridge connecting the mortal world to the realm of Valhalla.

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2. A place of honor for fallen heroes

In Norse mythology, the magnificent hall of Odin where warriors who die bravely in battle are received and honored.

2.1. Mythological hall of heroic warriors

The legendary dwelling place in Norse mythology where selected warriors slain in battle are welcomed to prepare for the final conflict.

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  • Warriors believed that bravery in battle would earn them a place in Valhalla.
  • Nordic mythology describes Valhalla as a magnificent hall where fallen heroes are honored.

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