The northern lights to be the glow reflecting from the valkyries’ shields.

The Vikings believed that the Valkyries, who served Odin, came to gather the souls of fallen warriors. The northern lights were said to be the glow reflecting from the valkyries’ armor and shields. When the aurora appeared in the sky, it was a sign of joy, because it meant that the valkyries had arrived to choose warriors for Odin’s army in Valhalla.

Who is Odin? Odin is the chief god in Norse mythology — the “All-Father.” He is the ruler of the gods, connected with wisdom, war, poetry, and magic. What is Valhalla? Valhalla is a great hall in the afterlife where the bravest warriors go after death. There they train, feast, and prepare to fight on Odin’s side during the final battle of the world.

What is a Valkyrie? Valkyries are warrior maidens who serve Odin. Their task is to ride over battlefields, choose the bravest fallen warriors, and bring them to Valhalla.