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The Valkyries

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The Valkyries are female creatures of Norse mythology, often depicted as winged. They choose which fighters live and die in battle.

When

First attested
1220 CE
Attested period
1220 – 1220
Historical notes
Described in the Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson.

Relationships

co occurs with
Melusine, Grendel's mother

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. List of female monsters in literature

Source passages

“Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson (c. 1220): The Valkyries, female creatures (often depicted as winged) of Norse mythology, who choose which fighters live and die in battle”

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