noun
- in Norse mythology, female warrior spirits who serve Odin and choose which warriors die in battle and which live
Usage: mythology; plural form
Examples
- The valkyries rode across the battlefield on winged horses.
- According to Norse legend, valkyries would carry fallen heroes to Valhalla.
- Wagner’s opera features the famous ‘Ride of the Valkyries’ musical piece.
- In the myth, only the bravest warriors were chosen by the valkyries.
- The valkyries were depicted as beautiful but fierce warrior women.
- Ancient Norse stories describe valkyries as servants of the god Odin.