The Vikings believed that after they died they went to a place called Valhalla. They believed that the god Odin lived here and he decided if you were good enough to live with him in his house. According to mythology, it is believed that the roof of the house was made out of shields and swords. They believed that the gates were guarded by wolves and eagles flew overhead. They believed that the people who were worthy of living with Odin would have a great life (for a Viking warrior). They would fight all day and then in the evening all their wounds would disappear. They then would have a fantastic big feast! The picture above is a picture of what one artist imagined the gates of Valhalla might have been like. Click on the link below to find out more about Valhalla.
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Can you draw a picture of what you think Valhalla might have been like? What does the house look like and what are the Vikings doing there?