Valkyrie, also spelled Walkyrie, Old Norse Valkyrja (“Chooser of the Slain”), in Norse mythology, any of a group of maidens who served the god Odin and were sent by him to the battlefields to choose the slain who were worthy of a place in Valhalla.

What does a valkyrie symbolize?

Ultimately, the Valkyries perfectly symbolize the Nordic and Germanic views on war, death, and destiny – they are inevitable, they are dark and horrific, and they are also glorious. The Valkyries also symbolize the force and power of women. These beings had prestige and power, especially over mortals.

What does valkyrie mean in the Bible?

A Valkyrie, also known as the “chooser of the slain,” is kind of like the god of a specific battle or war because she is known for deciding who lives and who dies. The Bible does say that God communicates certain ideas through signs, the most overt and obvious being the rainbow.