Valhalla: Hall of the Slain | The Norse Gods Valhalla: Hall of the Slain In The Realms Valhalla (Old Norse Valhöll,”hall of the slain”), in Old Norse mythology , the hall of slain heroes, ruled by the king of the gods, Odin , in the realm of the gods, Asgard . The hall had 540 doors, through each of which 800 heroes could walk abreast, and the roof was made of shields. The souls of heroic soldiers killed in battle were brought to Valhalla by warrior maidens called Valkyries . The heroes fought during the day, but their wounds healed before night, when they banqueted with Odin. Valhalla Valhalla by Micha F. Lindemans Valhalla, Hall of the Slain, in Norse mythology is the hall presided over by Odin . This vast hall has five hundred and forty doors. The rafters are spears, the hall is roofed with shields and breast-plates litter the benches. A wolf guards the western door and an eagle hovers over it.

It is here that the Valkyries, Odin's messengers and spirits of war, bring half of the heroes that died on the battle fields (the rest go to Freya 's hall Folkvang). These heroes, the Einherjar , are prepared in Valhalla for the oncoming battle of Ragnarok . When the battle commences, eight hundred warriors will march shoulder to shoulder out of each door. Old Norse: Valhöll Valhalla | Norse mythology | Britannica.com Norse mythology Aphrodite Valhalla, Old Norse Valhöll, in Norse mythology , the hall of slain warriors, who live there blissfully under the leadership of the god Odin . Valhalla is depicted as a splendid palace, roofed with shields, where the warriors feast on the flesh of a boar slaughtered daily and made whole again each evening. They drink liquor that flows from the udders of a goat, and their sport is to fight one another every day. Thus they will live until the Ragnarök (Doomsday), when they will march out the 540 doors of the palace to fight at the side of Odin against the giants.

When heroes fall in battle it is said that Odin needs them to strengthen his forces for the Ragnarök. Learn More in these related articles: Odin (Norse deity) one of the principal gods in Norse mythology. His exact nature and role, however, are difficult to determine because of the complex picture of him given by the wealth of archaeological and literary sources. The Roman historian Tacitus stated that the Teutons worshiped Mercury; and because dies... Ragnarök (Old Norse: “Doom of the Gods”), in Scandinavian mythology, the end of the world of gods and men. The Ragnarök is fully described only in the Icelandic poem Völuspá (“Sibyl’s Prophecy”), probably of the late 10th century, and in the... in Germanic religion and mythology: Odin (Óðinn) ...in the otherworld to join him in the final battle against the forces of destruction at the time of Ragnarök. Therefore, the fallen warriors on the battlefield are said to go to his castle Valhalla (Valhöll), the “Hall of the Slain,” where they live in bliss, training for the ultimate combat. He is also a necromancer and a powerful magician who can make hanged men...

5 References found in Britannica Articles Assorted References contrast with Hel (in Hel ) division of Asgard (in Asgard ) warriors’ transport (in Valkyrie (Norse mythology) ) External Links In Norse mythology, Valhalla was the banquet hall where the principal god, Odin, played host to the Einherjar, the souls of warriors who had died a courageous death in battle. Article History Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context.

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The large strucure, built by Odin himself in Asgard, had over five hundred doors, each large enough for eight hundred warriors to march out of at the time of Ragnarok so that they could fight the futile battle with the gods. Valhalla was the heaven of the Vikings, a large hall where wounds healed quickly and meat was readily available. A constant routine of fighting and feasting ensured that the warriors were at their physical peak when Ragnarok came. In Old Norse, it’s name, Valhöll, means “hall of the slain”. Norse / Germanic Mythology: Valhalla - YouTube Norse / Germanic Mythology: Valhalla Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jan 12, 2011 In Scandinavian mythology, Valhalla (anglicized from Old Norse Valhǫllr "hall of the slain"[1]) is a majestic, enormous hall located in Asgard, ruled over by the god Odin.

Chosen by Odin, half of those that die in combat travel to Valhalla upon death, led by valkyries, while the other half go to the goddess Freyja's field Fólkvangr. In Valhalla, the dead join the masses of those who have died in combat known as Einherjar, as well as various legendary Germanic heroes and kings, as they prepare to aid Odin during the events of Ragnarök. Before the hall stands the golden tree Glasir, and the hall's ceiling is thatched with golden shields. Various creatures live around Valhalla, such as the stag Eikþyrnir and the goat Heiðrún, both described as standing atop Valhalla and consuming the foliage of the tree Læraðr.

Valhalla is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson, in Heimskringla, also written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson, and in stanzas of an anonymous 10th century poem commemorating the death of a Eric Bloodaxe known as Eiríksmál as compiled in Fagrskinna. Valhalla has inspired various works of art, publication titles, popular culture references, and has become a term synonymous with a martial (or otherwise) hall of the chosen dead. Category Valkyrie | Norse mythology | Britannica.com Norse mythology Dionysus 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 .

These foreboders of war rode to the battlefield on horses, wearing helmets and shields; in some accounts, they flew through the air and sea. Some Valkyries had the power to cause the death of the warriors they did not favour; others, especially heroine Valkyries, guarded the lives and ships of those dear to them. Old Norse literature made references to purely supernatural Valkyries and also to human Valkyries with certain supernatural powers. Both types of beings were associated with fairness, brightness, and gold, as well as bloodshed. Learn More in these related articles: Odin (Norse deity) one of the principal gods in Norse mythology. His exact nature and role, however, are difficult to determine because of the complex picture of him given by the wealth of archaeological and literary sources. The Roman historian Tacitus stated that the Teutons worshiped Mercury; and because dies... Valhalla in Norse mythology, the hall of slain warriors, who live there blissfully under the leadership of the god Odin. Valhalla is depicted as a splendid palace, roofed with shields, where the warriors feast on the flesh of a boar slaughtered daily and made whole again each evening. They drink liquor that...

1 Reference found in Britannica Articles Assorted Reference Aurora borealis as Valkyrie (in nature worship: Stars and constellations ) External Links Valkyries - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) In Norse mythology, daughters of the principal god Odin, often called Odin’s maidens, were called the Valkyries (Old Norse Valkyrjr, "choosers of the slain"). At his bidding, they flew on their horses over the fields of every battle to choose the souls of the heroic dead. They carried these souls off to Valhalla, Odin’s banquet hall in the heavenly realm of Asgard. There the warriors became members of the Einherjar, Odin’s companions and fighting band. Valkyries also had the power to determine who would be the victors and who the defeated in such conflicts. Belief in the existence of magic horsewomen from heaven was widespread in Scandinavia and Germanic cultures, though they were called by different names. Article History Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles.

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Norse mythology - the mythology of Scandinavia (shared in part by Britain and Germany) until the establishment of Christianity Asgard - (Norse mythology) the heavenly dwelling of the Norse gods (the Aesir) and slain war heroes Valhalla , Walhalla - (Norse mythology) the hall in which the souls of heros slain in battle were received by Odin Midgard - (Norse mythology) the abode of humans in Norse mythology mythology - myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person Deutschland , FRG , Germany , Federal Republic of Germany - a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990 Fafnir - (Norse mythology) the Norse dragon that guarded a treasure and was slain by Sigurd Sigurd - (Norse mythology) mythical Norse warrior hero who gains an accursed hoard of gold and was killed by Brynhild; Siegfried is the German counterpart Aesir - (Norse mythology) the chief race of gods living at Asgard Andvari - (Norse mythology) a dwarf who possessed a treasure that was stolen by Loki Vanir - (Norse mythology) race of ancient gods sometimes

 in conflict with the Aesir Balder , Baldr - (Norse mythology) god of light and peace and noted for his beauty and sweet nature; son of Odin and Frigg and husband of Nanna; killed by Hoth Brage , Bragi - (Norse mythology) god of poetry and music; son of Odin Elli - (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match Forseti - (Norse mythology) god of justice; son of Balder and Nanna Frey , Freyr - (Norse mythology) god of earth's fertility and peace and prosperity; son of Njorth and brother of Freya; originally of the Vanir; later with the Aesir Freya , Freyja - (Norse mythology) goddess of love and fecundity; daughter of Njorth and sister of Frey Frigg , Frigga - (Norse mythology) goddess of the heavens and married love; wife of Odin Heimdal , Heimdall , Heimdallr - (Norse mythology) god of dawn and light; guardian of Asgard Hel , Hela - (Norse mythology) goddess of the dead and queen of the underworld Hoenir - (N

orse mythology) one of the Aesir having a strong and beautiful body but a dull mind Hoder , Hodr , Hodur , Hoth , Hothr - (Norse mythology) a blind god; misled by Loki, he kills his brother Balder by throwing a shaft of mistletoe Idun , Ithunn - (Norse mythology) goddess of spring and wife of Bragi; guarded the apples that kept the gods eternally young Jotun , Jotunn - (Norse mythology) one of a race of giants often in conflict with the Aesir Loki - (Norse mythology) trickster; god of discord and mischief; contrived death of Balder and was overcome by Thor Mimir - (Norse mythology) giant who lives in the roots of Yggdrasil and guards the well of wisdom Nanna - (Norse mythology) wife of Balder Njord , Njorth - (Norse mythology) chief of the Vanir; god of the sea and winds and prosperity; father of Frey and Freya; sometimes subsumes Teutonic Nerthus Norn , weird sister - (Norse mythology) any of the three goddesses of destiny; identified with Anglo-Saxon

 Wyrd; similar to Greek Moirae and Roman Parcae Odin - (Norse mythology) ruler of the Aesir; supreme god of war and poetry and knowledge and wisdom (for which he gave an eye) and husband of Frigg; identified with the Teutonic Wotan Sif - (Norse mythology) wife of Thor and guardian of the home Sigyn - (Norse mythology) wife of Loki; held a cup over him during his punishment to spare him the pain of drops of poison Thor - (Norse mythology) god of thunder and rain and farming; pictured as wielding a hammer emblematic of the thunderbolt; identified with Teutonic Donar Tyr , Tyrr - (Norse mythology) god of war and strife and son of Odin; identified with Anglo-Saxon Tiu Ull , Ullr - (Norse mythology) one of the Aesir known for his beauty and skill with bow and skis; son of Sif and stepson of Thor Vali - (Norse mythology) one of the Aesir and avenger of Balder; son of Odin Vidar , Vithar , Vitharr - (Norse mythology) one of the Aesir; son of Odin;

 avenges his parent by slaying Fenrir at Ragnarok Fenrir - (Norse mythology) an enormous wolf that was fathered by Loki and that killed Odin Volund - (Norse mythology) a wonderful smith; identified with Anglo-Saxon Wayland and Teutonic Wieland Ygdrasil , Yggdrasil - (Norse mythology) a huge ash tree whose roots and branches hold the earth and Heaven and Hell together Ymir - (Norse mythology) the primeval giant slain by Odin and his brothers and from whose body they created the world: the sea from his blood; the earth from his flesh; the mountains from his bones; the sky from his skull Brunhild , Brunnhilde , Brynhild - a Valkyrie or a queen in the Nibelungenlied who loved the hero Siegfried; when he deceived her she had him killed and then committed suicide Valkyrie - (Norse mythology) one of the maidens of Odin who chose heroes to be slain in battle and conducted them to Valhalla Valhalla facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Valhalla Valhalla In Norse* mythology, Valhalla—which means hall of the dead—was the great

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It was located in Asgard , the home of the gods of war and the sky. According to legend, the heroic warriors slain in battle gathered in Valhalla. There they enjoyed a glorious afterlife and awaited Ragnarok, a time of great destruction when they would join the gods to wage a final battle against the forces of evil. Valhalla had more than 640 doors, each wide enough to allow hundreds of warriors to leave at the first sign of threat. Filled with shields and armor, the enormous hall was also the haunt of wolves, ravens, a boar that could be eaten and brought back to life, and a goat that provided an unlimited supply of an alcoholic drink called mead. The Valkyries, the battle maidens of Odin, selected the warriors worthy enough to live in Valhalla. When these warriors died, they entered the palace and their wounds were healed miraculously. They spent their days feasting and improving their battle skills in preparation for Ragnarok. Those warriors who were killed during practice each day were brought back to life and healed each evening. See also Heroes; Norse Mythology; Odin; Ragnarok; Valkyries. Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

MLA Norse Mythology Norse Mythology Introduction These are the collective myths of the Scandinavians (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland). The main sources for Norse mythology, Indo-European in origin, are the Icelandic Eddas. The shaping of Norse mythology itself took place in Germanic Europe, including those elements of the myths which were current in Scandinavia in the millenium before that. Lindemans, M F., ed. "Norse Mythology." Encyclopedia Mythica. Encyclopedia Mythica Online. 17 Oct. 2006 < >. Norse Mythology is one of the most exciting and interesting mythology systems to read. These are the stories of Vikings, warriors, sailors, and kings. Students enjoy reading Norse Mythology because of its action, heroism, and similarities to popular movies like, "Conan, the Barbarian," "Lord of the Rings," and "The 13th Warrior." One popular opera, written by Richard Wagner, "Der Ring Des Nibelungen" (The Ring of the Nibelungs) contains almost every imaginable element of Norse Mythology -- from dwarves, fairies, giants, and dragons, to Valkyries, magic swords and helmets.

Contemporary computer and video games such as Rune, Gothic, and Age of Mythology also highlight the Norse Mythological element. Ironically, however, it is the world of comic books that seems to best bring to life the element of mythology into our mainstream society. Marvel Comics hero, THOR, and his illustrators have brought the gods and demigods of Valhalla and Asgard to life between the covers of its magazines for decades NOTE: MANY, IF NOT MOST OF THE TEXTS AND SITES ON THIS PAGE ARE LINKS TO D. L. ASHLIMAN'S COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE ON LEGENDS AND LORE, WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH. Ashliman, D. L. "Germanic Myths, Legends, and Sagas." Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts. 27 Sept. 2004. University of Pittsburgh. 24 Oct. 2006 <~dash/mythlinks.html>. Vikings in America . Information about the Norse settlement in Vinland, including photographs of the reconstructed way station at L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, Canada. a well-organized collection of links from a server in Great Britain.

This is the best starting point for a search of Viking material on the web. Life After Death for the VikingsFamily trees and geneologies of the Norse GodsIllustrations, stories, facts, and links concerning the ship culture of the Vikings. More about the Vikings, including the opportunity to purchase authentic scale models of their ships.a summary essay from Sweden. An extensive examination of ancient Finnish religion, including the precursors to the Kalevala. The Poetic Edda translated into English by Stephan Grundy. Also known as Edda Saemundar and as the Elder Edda, the oldest written copy of this work dates to 1270 in Iceland, about 30 years after the publication of Snorri Sturlason's Prose Edda. Still, this work is often judged to be closer to the source than Snorri's work and less colored by his clerical perceptions. The Blue Belt . A folktale from Norway, collected in the mid nineteenth century by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe. The magic belt in this tale is reminiscent of the Norse god Thor's belt of strength as described in The Prose Edda of Snorri Sturluson.

Stories from Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. THE VOLSUNG SAGA Links To: Killings, Douglas B., ed. "THE STORY OF THE VOLSUNGS." Online Medieval and Classical Library. May 1997. 24 Oct. 2006 < THE NIEBELUNGENLIED Links To: Killings, Douglas B., ed. "THE NIBELUNGENLIED." Online Medieval and Classical Library Release. Sept. 1997. 24 Oct. 2006 < CONTENTS Creation of the Gods, Giants, and the Universe -- A thorough page, but difficult to read Timeless Myths has an excellent page recounting in detail the beginnings of Norse Mythology, specifically the Norse Creation Myth . God of the Sea and Ocean Timeless Myths: Aesir Page The Major Aesir include: Odin, Ve, Vili, Thor, Tyr, Njord, Freyr, Heimdall, and Loki.

Minor Aesir: Ull, Bragi, Forseti, Vidar, Vali, Balder, Hod, Hermod, Mirmir, Magni and Modi, and Mani Dwarf; robbed of gold and magic ring by Loki. Giantess; mother by Loki of Fenrir, Hel, and Midgard serpent. First man; created by Odin, Hoenir, and Lothur. Atli: Second husband of Gudrun; invited Gunnar and Hogni to his court, where they were slain; slain by Gudrun. Cow that nourished Ymir; created Buri by licking ice cliff. God of light, spring, peace, joy; son of Odin; slain by Hoth at instigation of Loki. See also: Timeless Myths -- Baldur Rainbow bridge connecting Midgard and Asgard. God of poetry; husband of Ithunn. Branstock: Great oak in hall of Volsungs; into it, Odin thrust Gram, which only Sigmund could draw forth. Brynhild: Valkyrie; wakened from magic sleep by Sigurd; married Gunnar; instigated death of Sigurd; killed herself and was burned on pyre beside Sigurd.

Son of Buri; father of Odin, Hoenir, and Lothur. Progenitor of gods; father of Bur; created by Audhumla. First woman; created by Odin, Hoenir, and Lothur. Fafnir: Son of Rodmar, whom he slew for gold in Otter's skin; in form of dragon, guarded gold; slain by Sigurd. Wolf; offspring of Loki; swallows Odin at Ragnarok and is slain by Vitharr. God of fertility and crops; son of Njorth; originally one of Vanir. Goddess of love and beauty; sister of Frey; originally one of Vanir. Goddess of sky; wife of Odin. Watchdog of Hel; slays, and is slain by, Tyr at Ragnarok Home of blessed after Ragnarok. King of Nibelungs; father of Gunnar, Hogni, Guttorm, and Gudrun. Hall of gods in Asgard. Sigmund's sword; rewelded by Regin; used by Sigurd to slay Fafnir. Sigmund's horse; descended from Sleipnir.

Mother of Gudrun; administered magic potion to Sigurd which made him forget Brynhild. Daughter of Giuki; wife of Sigurd; later wife of Atli and Jonakr. Gunnar: Son of Giuki; in his semblance Sigurd won Brynhild for him; slain at hall of Atli. Son of Giuki; slew Sigurd at Brynhild's request. Messenger of the Gods -- Probably survives Ragnarok Goddess of dead and queen of underworld; daughter of Loki. Hiordis: Wife of Sigmund; mother of Sigurd. One of creators of Ask and Embla; son of Bur. Son of Giuki; slain at hall of Atli. Blind god of night and darkness; slayer of Balder at instigation of Loki. Keeper of golden apples of youth; wife of Bragi. Slayer of Swanhild; slain by sons of Gudrun. The wisest of the Vanir. Kvasir was born from the saliva of the two groups of gods, Aesir and Vanir. First man and woman after Ragnarok. God of evil and mischief; instigator of Balder's death.

Lothur (Lodur): One of creators of Ask and Embla. Sons of Thor: Survived Ragnarok Abode of mankind; the earth. Sea monster; offspring of Loki; slays, and is slain by, Thor at Ragnarok. Giant; guardian of well in Jotunnheim at root of Yggdrasill; knower of past and future. Nagifar: Ship to be used by giants in attacking Asgard at Ragnarok; built from nails of dead men. Dwellers in northern kingdom ruled by Giuki. Outer region of cold and darkness; abode of Hel. Father of Frey and Freya; originally one of Vanir. Njord--Giovanni Caselli Demigoddesses of fate: Urth (Urdur) (past), Verthandi (Verdandi) (present), Skuld (future). Odin (Othin): Head of Aesir; creator of world with Vili and Ve; equivalent to Woden (Wodan, Wotan) in Teutonic mythology. Otter: Son of Rodmar; slain by Loki; his skin filled with gold hoard of Andvari to appease Rodmar.

Ragnarok: Final destruction of present world in battle between gods and giants; some minor gods will survive, and Lif and Lifthrasir will repeople world. Blacksmith; son of Rodmar; foster-father of Sigurd. King of Huns; son of Sigi. Rodmar: Father of Regin, Otter, and Fafnir; demanded Otter's skin be filled with gold; slain by Fafnir, who stole gold. Wife of Thor. Siggeir: King of Goths; husband of Signy; he and his sons slew Volsung and his sons, except Sigmund; slain by Sigmund and Sinflotli. King of Huns; son of Odin. Sigmund: Son of Volsung; brother of Signy, who bore him Sinflotli; husband of Hiordis, who bore him Sigurd. Daughter of Volsung; sister of Sigmund; wife of Siggeir; mother by Sigmund of Sinflotli.

Sigurd: Son of Sigmund and Hiordis; wakened Brynhild from magic sleep; married Gudrun; slain by Guttorm at instigation of Brynhild. The Sigurd Portal . Carved doorposts of the medieval stave church at Hylestad, Setesdal, Norway. Although part of a Christian church, the carvings represent scenes from the heathen story of Sigurd the dragon slayer. The Sigurd Runestone at Ramsundsberget, Jäder, Södermanland, Sweden. This famous runestone illustrates the story of how Sigurd kills the dragon Fafnir and his treacherous companion Regin. Ashliman, D. L. Germanic Myths and Legends. Folklore and Electronic Texts. 24 Oct. 2006 <~dash/mythlinks.html>. Son of Sigmund and Signy. Fire demon; slays Frey at Ragnarok. Svartalfaheim: Daughter of Sigurd and Gudrun; slain by Jormunrek. God of thunder; oldest son of Odin; equivalent to Germanic deity Donar.

Other Links to Thor are: Thor's Home Page Thor's hammer amulets . About 50 amulets shaped like Thor's hammer have been discovered in the modern era. This site features photographs of a representative sample of these important symbolic items. Soapstone mold found in Egholm, Denmark. This mold was used to cast Thor's hammer amulets as well as small ingots of different size and value. Thor's Hammer / Christian Crucifix Mold . This tenth-century soapstone mold, found at Trendgården, Jylland, Denmark, could be used to cast either heathen or Christian amulets. Numerous sagas and historical accounts refer to the conflict between heathenism and Christianity, The hammer and the cross were very important symbols in this conflict, and the silversmith or goldsmith who used this mold could satisfy customers of either faith. God of war; son of Odin; equivalent to Tiu in Teutonic mythology. Son of Sif; stepson of Thor. Great hall in Asgard where Odin received souls of heroes killed in battle.

Valkyries: Virgins, messengers of Odin, who selected heroes to die in battle and took them to Valhalla; generally considered as nine in number. Early race of gods; three survivors, Njorth, Frey, and Freya, are associated with Aesir. Brother of Odin; one of creators of world. Brother of Odin; one of creators of world. Abode of goddesses in Asgard. Son of Odin; survivor of Ragnarok. Descendant of Odin, and father of Signy, Sigmund; his descendants were called Volsungs. Yggdrasill: Giant ash tree springing from body of Ymir and supporting universe; its roots extended to Asgard, Jotunnheim, and Niffheim. Ymir (Ymer): Primeval frost giant killed by Odin, Vili, and Ve; world created from his body; also, from his body sprang Yggdrasill. Jarnsaxa or Iarnsaxa was mother of Magni and Modi , by the Aesir Thor . Not much is known about Jarnsaxa, except that she was Sif's rival for Thor's love.

Jotunheim One of the nine worlds -- Home of the Frost Giants Muspelheim Thiassi, a frost giant, had the ability to turn himself into an eagle. Utgard The first primeval giant was known as Ymir. The frost-giants called him Aurgelmir. Ymir was the first creature created in the universe. Magical/Powerful Objects Used by the Gods Taken from: Joe, Jimmy. "Facts and Figures: Enchanted Objects." Timeless Myths. 1999. 22 Oct. 2006 < Name Gungnir Odin The spear or lance of Odin. Gungnir ("swaying one") was made by the sons of Ivaldi (4 dwarfs). Draupner Odin Draupner or "The Dipper" was Odin's Ring of Power was created by the dwarf brothers, Brokk and Eiti. Basically the ring could created nine other gold rings; each new ring was of the same size and weight of the original ring. Mjollnir Thor The warhammer made by the dwarf brothers, Brokk and Eiti, for Thor, the god of thunder. It was Mjollnir that cause the lightning and thunder.

Grídarvöl Grid, Thor A powerful, magical staff that Thor possessed. The giantess Grid gave him this Grídarvöl, along with her own set of belt of power (Megingjarpar) and iron gloves. Megingjarpar Grid, Thor The Megingjarpar was also known as the "Girdle of Might", which made Thor even stronger than he was. Thor also possessed a pair of magic iron gloves, which allowed him to wield the Mjollnir. These magical items were given to him by the friendly giantess, Grid. Sword of Freyr Freyr, Skirnir The magic sword of Freyr. Freyr gave the sword to his servant Skirnir, who helped him wooed Gerd. Skidbladnir The collapsible ship of Freyr, made by the dwarfs, known as the sons of Ivaldi. Brísingamen Freyja The beautiful gold necklace of Freyja. The Brísingamen were made by four dwarfs, known as the Brisings. The Brisings refused to give the necklace to Freyja, unless she had slept with each dwarf.

Odin was disgusted with Freyja's wanton behaviour and ordered Loki to steal the Brísingamen, but Heimdall recovered the necklace for Freyja. Gjallahorn Heimdall The horn that would signal the coming of Ragnarok, belonged to Heimdall, the god that guard the gates to Asgard. Gleipnir The Aesir gods A magic silk ribbon was the only thing that can bind the wolf Fenrir. It was made of "noise of a cat, beard of woman, breath of a fish and spittle of a bird". Fenrir will only break the ribbon, when the gods faced Ragnarok. Aegishjalmarr Odin, Fafnir, Sigurd, Thidrek The helm belonging to Odin, which was Aegishjalmarr or "Helm of Awe". Later Sigurd would also possessed the Aegishjalmarr, because it was part of the treasure of Fafnir, but I am not certain if it is the same helmet of Odin. Gram Sigmund, Sigurd, Hildebrand This sword, at first, belonged to Sigmund, and it had no name.

Odin shattered his sword in Sigmund's last battle. The sword of Sigmund was reforged for his son, the hero Sigurd. According to the Thidrekssaga, Hildebrand (Hildebrand) received Gram, after the fall of the Niflungs. Ridill and Hrotti (Rotti) Fafnir, Sigurd Ridill and Hrotti (Rotti) were magical swords that was part of the treasure of Fafnir, which Sigurd would possess. Refil In a version of the Nibelungen legend, the sword of Regin. Balmung Siegfried, Hagen The sword that the German hero Siegfried had won in the battle against the Nibelungs (not the Burgundians). Hagen had killed Siegfried and stolen the Balmung. In the end of the Nibelungenlied, Kriemhild used the Balmung to behead Hagen, for killing her first husband (Siegfried).

Shield of Nuodung Nuodung, Rudiger, Hagen The shield belonged to Nuodung, which Rudiger of Pocharn would later give to Hagen, as a guest-gift. Dainsleif Hogni In the tale of Hjadningavig – the Battle of the Hjadnings – Dainsleif is a sword belonging to a Danish king named Hogni that must kill or taste blood when unsheathe before it can be re-sheathed again. The sword was forged by a dwarf, possibly named Dain, since the sword's name means "Dain's heirloom". This is part of the story of Freyja's Brisingamen in the text known as the Sorla Thatter. Gram Gislher In the Thiðrek Saga, Roðingeir gives the sword to Gislher, his new son-in-law. Gislher was the brother of Grimhild, Gunnar and Hogni. Gislher used the sword to kill Roðingeir.

Naglhring Grim, Thiðrek, Heimir In the Thiðrekssaga, the dwarf Alfrek stole the sword Naglhring from Grim, husband of Hild, and gave the sword to the boy Thiðrek. The sword was made by the dwarf Alfrek. Thiðrek later gave Naglhring to his companion Heimir, when he won another sword (Ekkisax) from Ekka. Ekkisax Ekka, Thiðrek The sword that Thiðrek had taken after killing Ekka. The Ekkisax was another sword made by the dwarf Alfrek. In the Thiðrekssaga, the sword of Thiðrek, which he used to defeat Hagen. Hildigrim Thiðrek, Hildebrand In the Thiðrekssaga, the Hildigrim was the helmet of Thiðrek. According to the Thidrekssaga, Thidrek gave this helmet to Hildibrand (Hildebrand). Lagulf Hildebrand In the Thiðrekssaga, the sword of Hildebrand, which he used to mortally wounded Gernoz (Gernot) and kill Giselher.

Blodgang Heimir In the Thiðrekssaga, the sword of Heimir. In the duel against the boy Thiðrek, Heimir broke the sword over the Hildigrim, the helmet of Thiðrek. Without a weapon, Heimir surrendered to Thiðrek, and they became long-life friends. Tarnkappe Alberich, Siegfried The Tarnkappe was also known as the "Cloak of Darkness" or "Cloak of Invisibility", had first belonged to the dwarf and treasurer, Alberich. Siegfried won the Tarnkappe from Alberich, and used it several times against Brunhild. Mimung Wayland, Witga The sword that Wayland had forge for himself. Witga, wielded the sword after his father, Wayland. Nægling, Naegling The sword Beowulf used to slay the dragon. Hrunting

Question: Mythological Norse 'hall of the slain'?
Answer: Valhalla