Where Do Vikings Go After Death? Discover Options Beyond Valhalla

Explore Viking afterlife beliefs and discover where they go if not Valhalla, including Folkvangr and Hel.

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Vikings who do not go to Valhalla may end up in Folkvangr, ruled by the goddess Freyja, or Hel, ruled by the goddess Hel, depending on their deeds and the manner of their death. Other destinations in Norse mythology include Ran's underwater hall for those who die at sea and Helgafjell, a peaceful mountain for those who led good lives**.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens to Vikings who die in battle? Vikings who die in battle are typically believed to go to Valhalla, where they feast and train for Ragnarok.
  2. What is Hel in Norse mythology? Hel is the underworld in Norse mythology, ruled by the goddess Hel, where those who die of sickness or old age go.
  3. Who is Freyja in Viking mythology? Freyja is a prominent goddess in Norse mythology, associated with love, fertility, and war, and she rules over Folkvangr.
  4. What is Folkvangr? Folkvangr is a hall in Norse mythology ruled by Freyja, where half of those who die in battle are taken.