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Valhalla or Walhalla , in Norse mythology, Odin's hall for slain heroes. This martial paradise was one of the most beautiful halls of Asgard . The dead warriors, brought to Valhalla by the Valkyries, fought during the day and feasted at night.

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Valhalla In Norse mythology, the Hall of the Slain, where chosen warriors enjoyed feasts with the god Odin. It is depicted as a glittering palace, with golden walls and a ceiling of burnished shields.

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