Valaskjálf
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In Norse mythology
, Valaskjálf ("the Shelf of the Slain") is one of Odin
's Halls, a great dwelling built and roofed with pure silver. In this room is a high seat, Hliðskjálf
, where Odin can watch over the entire universe.
Norse mythology
Norse mythology, a subset of Germanic mythology, is the overall term for the myths, legends and beliefs about supernatural beings of Norse pagans. It flourished prior to the Christianization of Scandinavia, during the Early Middle Ages, and passed into Nordic folklore, with some aspects surviving...
, Valaskjálf ("the Shelf of the Slain") is one of Odin
Odin
Odin is a major god in Norse mythology and the ruler of Asgard. Homologous with the Anglo-Saxon "Wōden" and the Old High German "Wotan", the name is descended from Proto-Germanic "*Wodanaz" or "*Wōđanaz"....
's Halls, a great dwelling built and roofed with pure silver. In this room is a high seat, Hliðskjálf
Hliðskjálf
Hliðskjálf is an album by Norwegian black metal solo project Burzum. This album was the second to be recorded by Varg Vikernes while he was imprisoned for murder and arson. Dauði Baldrs and Hliðskjálf were created with synthesized instruments as he was not allowed any other instruments while being...
, where Odin can watch over the entire universe.