Walhalla

Walhalla, in Norse mythology, is the hall in Asgard where the bravest slain warriors go after dying in battle. It is ruled by the god Odin; the Valkyries guide the fallen to the hall, where the Einherjar train for the final battle at Ragnarok and feast daily.

Etymology: The name derives from Old Norse Valhöll, meaning "hall of the slain." The German Latinized form Walhalla has been used in many languages to denote the same concept. The term also appears in modern culture as part of place names or institutions.

Walhalla Memorial: The Walhalla memorial near Regensburg, Germany, is a hall-of-fame-like monument built 1830–1842 by Ludwig I of Bavaria, designed by Leo von Klenze. It honors notable people of the German-speaking world with busts and inscriptions; the building sits on a hillside above the Danube, and the name evokes the mythic hall.

Other uses: As a place name, Walhalla appears in several countries, including Walhalla, South Carolina, in the United States. The use of the name often references the Norse myth as a cultural or literary motif.