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Einherjer, Warriors O Odinn

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In Norse mythology, the einherjer are those that have died in battle and are brought to Valhalla by valkyries. In Valhalla, the einherjer eat their fill of the nightly-resurrecting beast Saehrimnir, and are brought their fill of mead (from the udder of the goat Heidrún) by valkyries. The einherjar prepare daily for the events of Ragnarok, when they will advance for an immense battle at the field of Vígridr.
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Saw the previous comments regarding warrior size--I actually think they already ARE the right size.  Not too many professional wrestlers back then (though any number of huscarls, I'm sure).  Historically, they were a couple inches shorter than modern man is now.  Not only that, but to acquire the bulk of a bodybuilder would require an abundance of food they didn't necessarily have, both to attain and retain such a physique.  Really, I think they're great as they are...but that's just me.