New discoveries are breaking old assumptions about Viking women, rewriting history by restoring them to their rightful place on the battlefield.

But debate over the Birka female Viking warrior grave only deepened an existing ... SEE ALSO: No, the Valkyrie from 'The Northman' isn't wearing braces Much like movies, history is a story we ...

In Old Norse, Valkyrie means “chooser of the slain.” This is a literal description of one of the roles of the Valkyries, a group of divine warrior women in the service of Odin. The Valkyries ...

However, the depiction of Valkyries in Old Norse literature is rarely one-dimensional ... but givers of life.” Bloodthirsty warrior women and female guardian spirits, shieldmaidens who fought ...

Originating from Norse mythology, Valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering – flying through air and sea alike. This brand is Golden State’s modern interpretation ...