noun
- in Norse mythology, one of the female warrior spirits who chose which warriors would die in battle and escorted the souls of brave warriors to Valhalla
- a strong, fierce woman, especially one involved in warfare or conflict
Usage: mythology
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The valkyries rode across the battlefield on winged horses.
- In Wagner’s opera, Brunhilde is the most famous valkyrie.
- Norse legends describe valkyries as beautiful but deadly maidens.
- The museum displayed artifacts depicting valkyries in ancient art.
- She fought like a valkyrie, fierce and unrelenting.
- The valkyrie chose only the bravest fallen warriors for Valhalla.