valhalla

Everyday

1. (a name, Norse myth) Valhalla is the great hall in the old Norse (Viking) myths where the god Odin welcomed warriors who died bravely in battle. tree →
2. (informal) Valhalla can mean a wonderful place of honour or a heaven for some group, like «a Valhalla for football fans». tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons about the Vikings: Vikings believed brave warriors chosen by the Valkyries feasted in Valhalla until the end of the world. In stories, films and games it appears often. Say «Vikings believed …», because it is a myth, not a real place.

Examples

• Vikings believed fallen warriors went to Valhalla. tree →
• In Valhalla, the warriors feasted with Odin. tree →
• The Valkyries chose who would go to Valhalla. tree →
• We read Norse myths about Valhalla. tree →
• The stadium was a Valhalla for rugby fans. tree →
• The game ends with the hero entering Valhalla. tree →

Note

A proper name: write it with a capital V. Pronounced «val-HAL-a». From Old Norse «Valhöll», «hall of the slain». A myth from the Viking religion, not a real place.