Herfjoturr Herfjoturr

Herfjoturr - Definition and Overview

In Norse mythology, Herfjoturr was one of the Valkyries. Her name means "hair link" and as is implied by her name she bound the warriors whereupon they were paralyzed by the conviction that the battle was lost.


Norse mythology
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