To Valhalla

Anmerkungen

Valhalla: In Norse mythology, Valhalla (from Old Norse: Valhǫll "hall of the slain") is a majestic, enormous hall located in Asgard, ruled over by the god Odin. Half of those who die in combat travel to Valhalla upon death, led by valkyries to be with Odin, while the other half gets chosen by the goddess Freyja for the field Fólkvangr. In Valhalla, the dead warriors join the masses of those who have died in combat (known as the Einherjar) and various legendary Germanic heroes and kings, as they prepare to aid Odin during the events of Ragnarök.

Asgaard: In Norse mythology, Asgard (Old Norse: Ásgarðr]; "enclosure of the Æsir") is a location associated with gods. It appears in a multitude of Old Norse sagas and mythological texts.] Some researchers identify Asgard as one of the Nine Worlds surrounding the tree Yggdrasil. Norse mythology portrays Asgard as a fortified home to the Æsir tribe of gods, located in the sky. Ancient Norse eschatology envisages the total destruction of Asgard during Ragnarök, and its later restoration after the world's renewal.

Allfathir: Allfather, or Alföðr, a name of Odin, the supreme god in Norse mythology.

valkyries: In Norse mythology, a valkyrie (from Old Norse valkyrja, "chooser of the slain") is one of a host of female figures who choose those who may die in battle and those who may live.