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Valhall (other)
Valhall is an anglicized form of Old Norse ''Valhǫll'', an afterlife "hall of the slain" in Norse mythology, which is more commonly anglicized as ''Valhalla''. Otherwise, Valhall may refer to: *Valhall (band), a Norwegian band *Valhall oil field, a Norwegian oil field See also *Valhalla In Norse mythology Valhalla (;) is the anglicised name for non, Valhǫll ("hall of the slain").Orchard (1997:171–172) It is described as a majestic hall located in Asgard and presided over by the god Odin. Half of those who die in combat e ... * Walhalla (other) {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valhalla
In Norse mythology Valhalla (;) is the anglicised name for non, Valhǫll ("hall of the slain").Orchard (1997:171–172) It is described as a majestic hall located in Asgard and presided over by the god Odin. Half of those who die in combat enter Valhalla, while the other half are chosen by the goddess Freyja to reside in Fólkvangr. The masses of those killed in combat (known as the Einherjar) along with various legendary Germanic heroes and kings, live in Valhalla until Ragnarök when they will march out of its many doors to fight in aid of Odin against the jötnar. Valhalla is attested in the '' Poetic Edda'', compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, in the ''Prose Edda'' (written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson), in '' Heimskringla'' (also written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson), and in stanzas of an anonymous 10th century poem commemorating the death of Eric Bloodaxe known as '' Eiríksmál'' as compiled in '' Fagrskinna''. Va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valhall (band)
Valhall is a Norwegian doom metal band. The band is noted for having briefly had former Ulver drummer Erik Lancelot in their ranks, and for having Fenriz (of Darkthrone) as their main drummer. Discography Studio albums *1995 – ''Moonstoned'' (Head Not Found)Discography at *1997 – ''Heading for Mars'' () *2009 – ''Red Planet'' ( Housecore Records
Philip Hansen Anselmo (born June 30, 19 ...
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Valhall Oil Field
Valhall is an oil field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. Discovered in 1975, production began in 1982 and is expected to continue until 2050. Valhall is located in 70 metres of water. It produces from chalk in the Tor and Hod Formations of Late Cretaceous age. The reservoir depth is approximately 2 400 metres. Development The field was originally developed with three facilities (QP, DP and PCP) but now the complex consists of five separate steel platforms that are bridge-connected. There are also two unmanned flank platforms, one in the south and one in the north, both around 6 kilometres from the field centre. Quarters Platform (QP) The QP was built in 1979 and started being used in July 1981. It was bridge linked to PCP. It had accommodation for 208 people. This module is undergoing deconstruction at the demolition yard in Leirvik, NOR. Drilling Platform (DP) The DP is situated centrally and has 30 well slots. The platform started operation on 17 December 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
