For this week's episode, come find out about the amazing undead ladies of the Norse underworld, the Valkyries! Why are they linked to the underworld? How do the Vikings get to their place of rest? Find out in this week's podcast!
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03/24/22 • 19 min
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Myth Monsters - Valkyries
Transcript Summary
In this captivating episode titled "Valkyries," the podcast delves into the intriguing folklore and mythical creatures found across different cultures. Specifically, this episode explores Valkyries, powerful female spirits from Norse mythology. These ethereal beings, depicted as tall and ghostly women with spears, shields, and angel wings, guide honorable souls to the afterlife, often associated with the mesmerizing Northern Lights. As respected warriors and occasional companions of mortals, Valkyries served the great Norse god Odin. While their existence remains uncertain, the idea of spiritual beings leading the departed is undeniably fascinating. Drawing inspiration from ancient Viking texts, Valkyries have been immortalized in various art forms, movies, TV shows, and video games. This captivating discussion sets the stage for an enthralling exploration of mythical folklore. Stay tuned for next week's episode, which will uncover the ghostly figure of Black Annis from the UK.
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INTRO:
Hello and welcome to Myth Monsters, my name is Erin and I’ll be your host for these little snack bite size podcasts on folklore and mythical monsters from around the world.
These podcasts focus on the actual cryptids, folklore and mythic monsters from global mythology, rather than focusing on full stories of heroes and their big adventures.
I’ll also be dropping in some references that they have to recent
Valkyries Top Questions Answered
What are Valkyries in Norse mythology?
Valkyries are female spirits in Norse mythology who guide the honorable dead to the afterlife.
How are Valkyries described?
Valkyries are described as tall, ghostly women armed with spears, shields, and angel wings. They are considered strong, beautiful, and usually silent.
What is the belief about the Northern Lights in relation to Valkyries?
The Vikings believed that the Northern Lights were caused by the flickering light on the Valkyries' armor.
Who were Valkyries associated with?
Valkyries were respected and honored servants of Odin, the Norse god, and were associated with transformation and granting wishes.
What were the possible afterlife destinations for Vikings?
In Norse mythology, there were four possible afterlife destinations for Vikings: Valhalla, Folkvanger, Hel, and the Realm of Ran, depending on how they died.
Which afterlife realm was reserved for elite warriors?
Valhalla was reserved for elite warriors.
Which realm was for those who died at sea?
The Realm of Ran was for those who died at sea.
How have Valkyries been depicted in popular culture?
Valkyries have been depicted in various forms of art, movies, TV shows, and video games, such as Conan the Barbarian, Thor: Ragnarok, God of War, and World of Warcraft.
Is there any proof of the existence of Valkyries?
No, the existence of Valkyries is not proven. They remain a fascinating concept connected to death and the underworld.
What is the next episode going to be about?
The next episode will explore the ghostly figure of Black Annis from the UK countryside.
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