The Valkyries (Old Norse: Valkyrjur = "voters of the fallen") are figures from Nordic-Germanic mythology. They serve the father of the gods Odin and decide on the battlefield which warriors fall and which after death Walhall.
They are not only warriors, but also:
messengers of fate
Border crossers between life and death
Protectors of chosen heroes
Embodiments of power and destiny
Mythological background
The Valkyries appear frequently:
in the Poetic Edda
in the Prose Edda
in heroic sagas and Nordic traditions
Your task was:
Select liked ones
to accompany the worthy to Valhalla
to give mead to the warriors
to participate in the fate of the gods
Esoteric meaning
From a symbolic point of view, the Valkyries stand for:
1.The threshold between worlds
They appear where transitions take place:
Life → Death
Fight → Peace
Human → Myth
2. The Voice of Destiny
Valkyries embody the power of those forces that guide a person's path.
3. The inner warrior
They symbolize:
Courage
Determination
Protection
spiritual steadfastness
Symbolism
Elements:
Air
Storm
Fire
Symbols:
Spear
Sword
Horse
Swan (some Valkyries wear swan robes)
Qualities:
Strength
Wisdom
Indomitability
Leadership
Spiritual Essence
"They ride through storm and sky, not to bring death - but to lead the soul through the threshold."
The Valkyries remind us that every transformation contains a call and every test a choice.
