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Valkyries , in Germanic mythology, warrior maidens of Odin. They presided over battles, chose those who were to die, and brought the souls of the dead heroes back to Valhalla . Chief among them was Brunhild . They were usually represented as riding through the air on horseback, helmeted and carrying a spear. The Valkyries play a prominent role in Die Walküre of Richard Wagner.

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Valkyries In Norse mythology, warlike handmaidens of the god Odin, who selected and conducted to Valhalla those slain heroes who merited a place with him.

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