Q 01/05

Which god presides over Valhalla?

A) Odin

B) Týr

C) Thor

D) Freyr

Answer · why

A) Odin

The hall stands in Asgard and receives those slain in combat.

Q 02/05

What does the Old Norse Valhǫll literally mean?

A) Hall of Heroes

B) Hall of the Slain

C) Hall of the Gods

D) Golden Hall

Answer · why

B) Hall of the Slain

Some researchers argue the second element originally meant rock, making it a rock of the slain.

Q 03/05

What are the warriors who dwell in Valhalla called?

A) Jarls

B) Húskarlar

C) Berserkers

D) Einherjar

Answer · why

D) Einherjar

They will march out to fight for Odin against the jötnar at Ragnarök.

Q 04/05

What does the word valkyrie mean?

A) Chooser of the slain

B) Daughter of Odin

C) Rider of the sky

D) Shield maiden

Answer · why

A) Chooser of the slain

They guide the souls of the dead to Odin's hall.

Q 05/05

Which goddess claims half of those who die in combat, the other half going to Odin?

A) Sif

B) Freyja

C) Hel

D) Frigg

Answer · why

B) Freyja

Her hall there is called Sessrúmnir.