Tag: Wotan

In Norse mythology the Valkyries are ‘choosers of the slain,’ and they are the daughters of Wotan or Odin. Brunhilde who is Wotan’s favourite, defies Odin and was punished by imprisonment within a ring of fire until a brave hero falls in love and rescues her. More on Brunilda and Wotan Brunhild, also known as Brunhilda or Brynhild, is a powerful…