The mead-pouring wasn’t purely for civil hospitality. As Robert Blumetti observes in The Norse Gods and Their Myths, the Valkyries’ duty to nourish and revive means that they are “not only ...

The Valkyries were also sometimes called Rangahlin, which means “shield goddess.” They were closely associated with the Norns, the female Norse goddesses that spun fate. In Njals Saga ...

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Golden State Valkyries unveiled the team’s brand identity, it was announced today. Originating from Norse mythology, Valkyries are a host of warrior women who are ...

Originally unveiled in March 2017, its name draws inspiration from Norse mythology, evoking the valiant Valkyries who guide fallen warriors to their afterlife, a fitting homage to the car's brutal ...

They’re called the Valkyries. Taking their name from the legendary female heroes of Norse mythology, the team is connected by a passion for math, engineering, computer coding, and a competitive ...