Motif
Cloud and storm battle maidens
cloud_and_storm_battle_maidens
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family War Deity and War Goddess. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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norse
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Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas CHAPTER XV: VIDAR / CHAPTER XVI: VALI / CHAPTER XVII: THE NORNS / CHAPTER XVIII: THE VALKYRS; lines 6396-6536 confidence: high
The Valkyrs and their steeds personify clouds; their weapons are lightning; at Valfather's command they choose slain heroes fit for Valhalla and future aid to the gods.
The Valkyrs and their steeds are associated with clouds, lightning weapons, air travel, and battle imagery.
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