Valhalla Dodi

When the battle leaves me breathless, When the glory feels hollow, Let me not just be a warrior in the hall. Let me also be beloved. Valhalla, receive my sword. Dodi, receive my heart.

Valhalla is the afterlife for warriors who have died bravely in battle, according to Norse mythology. It is a grand hall ruled by the god Odin, where these warriors, known as einherjar, fight alongside the gods during the events of Ragnarök, the end of the world. valhalla dodi

You don’t have to choose between being a warrior and being a lover. When the battle leaves me breathless, When the

“Valhalla Dodi” isn’t ancient. (You won’t find it in the Eddas or the Psalms.) It’s a mashup . A modern prayer for people who carry both battle scars and a bruised, believing heart. Dodi, receive my heart