valkyrie
/ˈvælkɪri/
noun
- In Norse mythology, a female figure who chooses which warriors will die in battle and brings them to Valhalla.
- The valkyrie descended from the sky to claim the hero's soul.
- Many stories describe the valkyrie as a warrior maiden with a golden helmet.
- In the museum, we saw a painting of a valkyrie riding a wolf.
- A strong, brave, or powerful woman, often in a military or protective role.
- She was a valkyrie on the basketball court, fearless and unstoppable.
- The firefighter acted like a modern valkyrie, rushing into the burning building.
- In the novel, the female general was called a valkyrie by her troops.