"Originating from Norse mythology, Valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering – flying through air and sea alike," the team wrote in a press release.

Unlike Norse mythology and its legends of Valhalla and the Valkyries, there doesn't appear to be a one-to-one Egyptian counterpart that the next God of War could adapt for its own optional boss ...

San Francisco, California’s new WNBA team has unveiled its new name: The Golden State Valkyries, a term from Norse mythology.The logo is purple. The team announced its new name and logo on May ...

Valkyrie is a term tied to Norse mythology. Its specific meaning is "chooser of the slain." It is considered to be "any of a group of maidens who served the god Odin and were sent by him to the ...

In Norse mythology, warrior women often depicted flying with swords would come down to battlefields and select dead men to fight in a battle at the end of the world. Their name, , or in Old Norse ...

In God of War 2018, players could face off against several "secret bosses" called Valkyries.These epic Norse warriors were some of the most difficult bosses in the game, and offered a challenge ...

Jackson Crawford, a scholar of Norse mythology, said valkyries are a rare example of powerful female characters in male-dominated medieval culture and mythology. “They’re not on the sidelines.

What is a Valkyrie in mythology? A Valkyrie is a female figure in Norse mythology who chooses the fate or warriors in battle and guides the souls of the dead to the god Odin’s hall in Valhalla.