When the Norse warriors fell in battle, their spirits went to Valhalla or Folkvangr.
The warriors chosen by Odin went to Valhalla.
'Valhalla' by Emil Doepler
These were the warriors who fought with great courage and skill. Their spirits were brought to Valhalla by the Valkyries.
The Valkyries lived in Valhalla, serving mead, preparing grand feasts, and readying the warriors for the great battle at Ragnarok. To find out more about the Valkyries, click here.
The halls were a shrine to battle. The roof was made of shields, the rafters were spears, and the feasting tables were breastplates. At the centre was a battle pit where the warriors could spar. High up, eagles circled the rooftops, and ravenous wolves guarded the gates.
The fallen warriors who are not chosen by Odin went to Folkvangr, a meadow overseen by Freya. It was a vast grassy plain where the fallen roamed. At its heart was Freya’s fine dining hall, Sessrumnir.
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