Intriguing Connection Between Valkyries And Celtic Witches Revealed
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Valkyries are depicted as the choosers of the slain, playing a crucial role in determining the fate of warriors on the battlefield. These remarkable female figures, equipped with helmets and spears, rode on horseback across battlefields to select those who would perish. Half of these fallen warriors were taken by Valkyries to Valhalla, Odin's hall for the honored dead, while the other half were guided to Fólkvangr, overseen by goddess Freyja.
Valkyries are often referenced in various poems and Norse sagas and even appear in ancient texts from other regions, such as Ireland. One intriguing account involves a man witnessing twelve enigmatic individuals entering a house. When he looked through the window to see what was happening inside, he was confronted with a sight that left him astonished.
Researchers examining this story have noted similarities with other incidents involving mysterious women thought to be Celtic witches. This raises questions about potential connections between such figures and Valkyries across different cultures.
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