Vikings Valkyries T-Shirts

According to Scandinavian mythology, each of the virgins, daughters and messengers of the god of war, Odin, who had the mission to choose the heroes or the strongest fighters killed in combat to take them to Valhalla (Odin's paradise). According to legend, they were virgin warriors who rode on horses, boars or wolves, armed with spears and wearing helmets with the mission to protect Odin — supreme chief of the kingdom of Asgard, where the Norse gods dwell. The word "valkyrie" means "to choose the dead".

Illustration © 2015 by J.E. Larson From “Thor Speaks!" (Secrets of the Ancient Gods) by Vicky Alvear Shecter Illustrated by J.E. Larson Boyd’s Mills Press

For many years, my wife and I have taught women's self-defense. As a martial artist and someone who cares deeply in empowering the women in our lives, I had to turn this awesome Viking quote into a design. This shirt will be sure turn some heads and spark some conversation.

Two powerful symbols in one design: the wings of the Valkyries and Vegvisir, the rune compass. Vegvisir (Icelandic: Vegvísir) is a symbol of Nordic mythology for protection and leadership.

Norse Mythology is filled with epic tales of brave Viking warriors who are chosen by the Valkyrie to enter Valhalla, ruled by the Viking god Odin. This Nordic & Medieval Scandinavian mythology design is for all pagan Viking girls raised as a Valkyrie.

According to Scandinavian mythology, each of the virgins, daughters and messengers of the god of war, Odin, who had the mission to choose the heroes or the strongest fighters killed in combat to take them to Valhalla (Odin's paradise). According to legend, they were virgin warriors who rode on horses, boars or wolves, armed with spears and wearing helmets with the mission to protect Odin — supreme chief of the kingdom of Asgard, where the Norse gods dwell. The word "valkyrie" means "to choose the dead".

According to Scandinavian mythology, each of the virgins, daughters and messengers of the god of war, Odin, who had the mission to choose the heroes or the strongest fighters killed in combat to take them to Valhalla (Odin's paradise). According to legend, they were virgin warriors who rode on horses, boars or wolves, armed with spears and wearing helmets with the mission to protect Odin — supreme chief of the kingdom of Asgard, where the Norse gods dwell. The word "valkyrie" means "to choose the dead".

Valkyrie symbol with the Helm Of Awe rune to offer power in battle

Valkyrie symbol with Odins valknut for Shieldmaiden and all who love viking symbols, Nordic signs, Norse gods, magical runes, Celtic knots, Scandinavian mythology, Wicca, Asatru, Ragnarok, protection shield, paganism, hard rock, magic, fantasy, Gothic.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

According to Scandinavian mythology, each of the virgins, daughters and messengers of the god of war, Odin, who had the mission to choose the heroes or the strongest fighters killed in combat to take them to Valhalla (Odin's paradise). According to legend, they were virgin warriors who rode on horses, boars or wolves, armed with spears and wearing helmets with the mission to protect Odin — supreme chief of the kingdom of Asgard, where the Norse gods dwell. The word "valkyrie" means "to choose the dead".

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

As I said, there is no such a thing as too much pink! Even Valkyries like it.

In Norse mythology, a valkyrie ("chooser of the slain") is one of a host of female figures who choose those who may die in battle and those who may live. Selecting among half of those who die in battle, the valkyries bring their chosen to the afterlife hall of the slain, Valhalla, ruled over by the god Odin.

Only the best and bravest Viking warriors go to Valhalla.

According to Scandinavian mythology, each of the virgins, daughters and messengers of the god of war, Odin, who had the mission to choose the heroes or the strongest fighters killed in combat to take them to Valhalla (Odin's paradise). According to legend, they were virgin warriors who rode on horses, boars or wolves, armed with spears and wearing helmets with the mission to protect Odin — supreme chief of the kingdom of Asgard, where the Norse gods dwell. The word "valkyrie" means "to choose the dead".

According to Scandinavian mythology, each of the virgins, daughters and messengers of the god of war, Odin, who had the mission to choose the heroes or the strongest fighters killed in combat to take them to Valhalla (Odin's paradise). According to legend, they were virgin warriors who rode on horses, boars or wolves, armed with spears and wearing helmets with the mission to protect Odin — supreme chief of the kingdom of Asgard, where the Norse gods dwell. The word "valkyrie" means "to choose the dead".

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

A quick design.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.

Viking shield maidens were both beautiful and tough, willing to mix it up and prove they were just as good at fighting as the men. Whether raiding or defending their lands, they were there with shield and axe or sword.