noun
- a maiden warrior in Norse mythology who serves Odin and chooses which warriors die in battle
Usage: mythology; variant of valkyrie
Examples
- The valkyr descended from Valhalla to claim the fallen hero.
- In Wagner’s opera, the valkyr Brünnhilde defies her father Wotan.
- Ancient Norse tales describe the valkyr as fierce and beautiful.
- The warrior hoped a valkyr would guide him to the afterlife.
- She dressed as a valkyr for the mythology-themed costume party.