In Norse mythology, warrior women often depicted flying with swords would come down to battlefields and select dead men to fight in a battle at the end of the world.
Their name, , or in Old Norse, means chooser of a dead man on the battlefield.
It’s also the name of the WNBA’s new team, the Golden State Valkyries, who will build their first roster through Friday’s expansion draft.
In May, the franchise announced the name, describing Valkyries as “a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering — flying through air and sea alike.