Who is accepted into Valhalla?

The idea of an afterlife in Valhalla was a strong motivating force for the Vikings, especially before they went into battle, because only the fallen warriors that the god Odin deemed worthy and brave enough could reach Valhalla. This belief shaped the way Vikings lived their lives and honoured the fallen.
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Who is welcomed to Valhalla?

The Thor: Love and Thunder post-credits scene, which shows Natalie Portman's Jane Foster being welcomed into Valhalla by Elba's Heimdall, also proves that Marvel isn't afraid of taking viewers to the mythological paradise.
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What is the criteria for getting into Valhalla?

In order to go to Valhalla, one must die on the battlefield. The courage it must have taken the martyr to die on the battlefield is unmatched which is why he would be a direct candidate for Valhalla. Odin would himself pick the fallen soldiers and let them through the gates of Valhalla.
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Do all warriors go to Valhalla?

Valhalla mean "Hall of the slain". Usually only someone of importance would be slain, a regular man would be killed. However leaders of the warriors would go to Valhalla while the regular soldiers/vikings would go to Fólkvangr.
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Can non warriors go to Valhalla?

Valhalla is also known as the “Hall of the Valiantly Slain” which, to me, gives a good indication of the criteria needed, you do not have to be a warrior as such, you need to have fallen valiantly in battle, shown courage and valor.
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Where do Vikings go if they don't go to Valhalla?

Not all Vikings went to Valhalla

Or what if they weren't a warrior at all? It was thought that, "if you were a Viking woman, or died in bed of sickness, or if you died of old age, you were not going to Valhalla," says Larrington. “You would go to the hall of Hel, which was not necessarily a pleasant place.
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Can you become Jarl in Valhalla?

You are given the decision as to who will become Jarl during a conversation with Vili. Eivor can decide to uplift Vili's confidence by informing him that he should be Jarl, or tell him that Trygve would be the better choice. If you choose to let Trygve live, then you can choose for him to be Jarl.
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What warriors went to Valhalla?

In Norse mythology, the einherjar (singular einheri) literally "army of one", "those who fight alone") are those who have died in battle and are brought to Valhalla by valkyries.
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Does the seer go to Valhalla?

Yes, and the first and most notable actor from Vikings that will appear in Valhalla is John Kavanagh as confirmed by his agency CV. He portrayed the Ancient Seer throughout all six seasons of Vikings and later on started appearing in some characters' visions.
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Do people still believe in Norse gods?

Today there are between 500 and 1000 people in Denmark who believe in the old Nordic religion and worship its ancient gods. Modern blót sacrifice. Modern believers in the old Nordic religion meet in the open air just as the Vikings did.
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What happens if you deny Eivor Valhalla?

Deny Ivarr Valhalla: Denying him Valhalla will see Eivor kicking his axe out of reach, and he'll die with you telling him he's Helheim bound.
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Does it matter who you choose in Assassin's Creed Valhalla?

Choosing a male or a female Eivor is equally valid with no major repercussions beyond the character model. Things were very different in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, where choosing one made the other one the villain. There's nothing of that level of importance with Eivor.
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Do you become Odin in Valhalla?

Titled Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok, the story expansion is coming to the game on March 10, 2022, and it will take Eivor to the realm of Norse mythology as the character embraces a new role as the Norse God Odin.
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Can Thor enter Valhalla?

Thor returned to Earth and Barbara Norriss was transformed into Valhalla's Valkyrie. Later, apparently due to being the only survivor of Asgard, Thor became Valhalla, which gave him the ability to communicate with fallen Asgardians, such as Odin and Loki.
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Who is Eivor supposed to be?

Eivor is a reincarnation of Odin, meaning some of his Isu DNA and memories live on in her. In fact, in the simplest terms, the Let the Animus Decide option doesn't have a male Eivor—it has a separate character in his entirety, Havi/Odin.
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Is Jane welcomed into Valhalla?

In the comics, Jane Foster also goes to Valhalla when she dies as Mighty Thor. She's granted entry by Odin as a reward for saving all of Asgard, and similar to the events in Thor: Love and Thunder, it's an instance of these rules of entry for Valhalla being broken.
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Why does the Seer lick Floki?

In a surprising turn of events, the Seer licked Floki's hand, bestowing a sign of respect back on the troubled Viking. "At that point, Floki's a broken man," Skarsgard explained to IGN during a visit to Vikings' Ireland set.
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Does Floki turn into the Seer?

In the end, Floki didn't become the next Seer, and it's unknown if he truly had a connection to Loki, but the Seer licking his hand remains one of Vikings biggest mysteries.
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Is Bjorn in AC Valhalla?

The two remaining sons of Ragnar, Bjorn Ironside and Sigurd "Snake-in-the-eye" Ragnarsson, are nowhere to be found in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
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Does everyone go to Valhalla?

It is described as a majestic hall located in Asgard and presided over by the god Odin. Half of those who die in combat enter Valhalla, while the other half are chosen by the goddess Freyja to reside in Fólkvangr.
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What's a female Viking called?

WOMEN AS VALKYRIES AND SHIELD-MAIDENS

Women that fought were in the Norse literature called vakyries or shield-maidens (skjoldsmøyer). There were several kinds of female warriors.
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Do army soldiers go to Valhalla?

Do all soldiers go to Valhalla? Not all soldiers go to Valhalla in Norse mythology. Aside from the core requirement that a soldier must die in battle to go to Valhalla, only half of them are selected to join Odin. Specifically, only those deemed worthy by the Valkyries and the goddess Freyja make the cut.
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Can you go to Asgard as Eivor?

Asgard is an optional area that only unlocks once players get their Valhalla settlement level to 3, and the Seer's Hut is constructed with enough materials for Valka. Eivor will then get a potion from a follow-up quest which transports them directly to Asgard.
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Does Eivor become Jarl of Ravensthorpe?

Selecting 'I understand your anger' results in Sigurd staying in Norway and Eivor becomes the jarl of Ravensthorpe.
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Who should you choose as Jarl?

Personally, I feel like choosing Vili as Jarl is the “best” choice, convincing him to accept the responsibility he's due and secure the long-term future of the county. That's especially true when it's him putting himself on the line for the Raven Clan either way.
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