valhalla

/vælˈhælə/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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