valhalla
/vælˈhælə/
noun
- In Norse mythology, a great hall in Asgard where the souls of warriors killed bravely in battle go to feast and prepare for the final battle of Ragnarok.
- The Vikings believed that dying with a sword in hand guaranteed a place in Valhalla.
- According to Norse legend, only warriors who died in combat were chosen to enter Valhalla.
- In the poem, the hero dreams of feasting in Valhalla with Odin and the other gods.
- A place or state of ideal happiness, glory, or reward, especially for those who have achieved something great.
- For a jazz musician, playing at that famous club was like entering Valhalla.
- The retired general felt he had reached his personal Valhalla, surrounded by his medals and memories.
- To the young athlete, winning an Olympic gold medal seemed like a ticket to Valhalla.
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