Valkyries
Female spirits who choose which warriors die in battle and escort them to Valhalla. Valkyries serve Odin, embodying the connection between death, fate, and honor. They represent the warrior feminine, the sacred aspect of death in battle, and the transition between mortal and divine realms. Their choice determines destiny, symbolizing fate's selective nature and the honor found in worthy death.
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