einherjar
English
Etymology
From Old Norse einherjar (plural, literally “lone fighters”) (rarely attested singular einheri).
Noun
einherjar pl (plural only)
- (Norse mythology) The warriors who died fighting bravely and were brought by valkyries to Valhalla, where they feast and prepare for Ragnarok.
Translations
warriors who died bravely in battle
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Old Norse
Noun
einherjar (singular einheri)
- the einherjar, dead warriors in Valhalla