Folkvangar
Norse mythology
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Fólkvangr is a field in Norse mythology ruled by the goddess Freyja. It is one of the realms where slain warriors go after death. Freyja, who is associated with love, fertility, battle, and death, receives half of the fallen heroes in her hall within Fólkvangr, while the other half are taken by Odin to Valhalla. Freyja is described as riding a boar with golden bristles and a chariot drawn by cats. She is also known for her possession of the famous necklace, Brísingamen.12
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