"Valhalla is the great hall of Odin, wherein he
feasts
with his chosen heroes, all those who have fallen bravely in battle, for
all who die a peaceful death are excluded...
When the heroes are not feasting they amuse themselves with fighting.
Every day they ride out into the court or field, and fight until they
cut each other to pieces. This is their pastime; but when
meal time comes they recover from their wounds and return to feast in
Valhalla." |