Myths and Legends of the World

I believe our troops who die in combat are in Valhalla. Valhalla also known as "Hall of the Heroes", is the best-known hall in Asgard, which is one of the residence belonging to Odin, the AlFather ("Father of the Slain") as he is known in this hall. It is where the dead warriors, known as Einherjars, resided in a hall, and wait for the arrival of Ragnarok. The Einherjars would fight alongside the Aesir at Ragnarok. When the bravest warriors are killed in battle or combat, they are brought to Valhalla by group of women warriors known as the Valkyries, which is translated as "Chooser of the Slain", and they are known as "Shield-maidens". The Valkyries are sometimes are known as "Swan-Maidens", because their garments are made of swan feathers, which allowed them to fly. The Valkyries served Odin, by going through battlefield, choosing slain warriors who would be suited to fight in Ragnarok and therefore they have a place in Valhalla....