Valkyries are mythological figures from Norse mythology often associated with the god Odin. They are described as warrior women who ride through the sky on their winged horses and gather fallen warriors on the battlefield to guide them to Valhalla, a great hall where fallen heroes are welcomed into the afterlife.
Outside of the sagas, there is not much concrete evidence for the existence of female warriors. With this composition we tried to visualize what valkyries might have looked like.
Dress
The Brida dress is wide and has short sleeves.
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Chain mail
The chain mail is short, which provides optimal freedom of movement for running, jumping and horse riding.
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Belt
The wide belt is not only decorative, you can hang bags and weapons on the rings. It also offers extra protection for the abdomen.
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Fur collar
The red tones of the fur collar are further emphasized by the neutral color palette of the rest of the outfit.
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Arm protectors
The arm protectors are decorated with a vegvisir, said to be a symbol to show the way. The symbol we know today seems to date from a period well after the Viking Age.
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Axe
Small, lightweight axes are ideal as throwing axes and can be easily concealed. The ax is equipped with leather straps for improved grip.
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Makeup
With such epic compositions we often use make-up and blood to add an extra narrative element. You can make it as simple or as elaborate as you want!
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