How Would You Characterise Valhalla?
In Germanic and Norse (Scandinavian) myth, Valhalla was the enormous golden hall of Odin in Asgard, which served as the afterlife for valiant warriors who died in...
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Where Was Valhalla?
Where Was Valhalla? In ancient legends about the Norsemen, Valhalla was the place where all the brave warriors went when they died, a majestic, enormous hall located in...
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What Is a Guerrilla?
What Is a Guerrilla? A guerrilla is a member of an independent body of fighters carrying on irregular warfare against authority. This usually involves fighting on a...
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Why Are Assassins So-called?
Why Are Assassins So-called? Some murderers are called assassins because this name was given in the 11th Century to a sect of Shi’ite Muslim fanatics who pledged...
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Why Do Indians Wear Feathers?
Why Do Indians Wear Feathers? Today, many American Indians wear feather headdresses for decoration on special occasions. The feather symbolizes trust, honor, strength,...
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