Valhalla

val-HAL-ah

væˈhælə

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Valhalla

Dictionary meaning

In Norse mythology, the great hall in Asgard where Odin receives the souls of warriors slain in battle (the Einherjar), who feast and train until Ragnarök.

History and origin

Old Norse — 'hall of the slain'.

Common mispronunciations

VAL-hah-lahval-HAY-lah

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