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All you need to know about Valhalla, the eternal feasting hall of Norse mythology
For Viking warriors, death was not the end, only the beginning. Those who were slain in battle, and deemed worthy and brave enough, would be led by Valkyries to join Odin in Valhalla.7 months ago — Culture and religion -
Resident in Ireland? You're in luck - Netflix is looking for extras for its new "Vikings: Valhalla" series
Ready to channel your inner Viking? The filming of the latest series of Netflix's "Vikings: Valhalla" series is set to start next month, and the show is looking for extras.11 months ago — Legacy -
Geri and Freki: Odin's loyal wolves
Geri and Freki were two wolves who kept Odin company. Some sources say that Odin felt lonely, so he created them, and they were actually the first creatures to keep Odin company - not the ravens Huginn and Muninn.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Fight, worship, be honorable: The greatest honor for fallen Viking warriors was to join Odin in Valhalla
In order to cushion the blow of mortality, various civilizations have myths and theories of what the afterlife looks like. For Vikings, those who died valiantly had the chance of joining Odin in Valhalla.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Hall of the slain: What is Valhalla?
A short description of Valhalla? A majestic, grandiose palace ruled and kept by Odin, the god of wisdom, healing, knowledge, death, royalty, victory, and also poetry and runes.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Vikings believed a goat in Valhalla would supply them with endless mead from its udders
According to myths, a goat in Valhalla named Heidrun would supply the einherjar with mead it produced after consuming the buds from the tree called Lᴂrarðr.1 year ago — Culture and religion
