What is folkvanger?

Folkvangr (Old Norse for "field of the people") is a location in Norse mythology where the goddess Freyja receives half of those who die in battle, while the other half go to Odin in Valhalla. Folkvangr is described as a beautiful and peaceful meadow, where the fallen warriors are greeted by Freyja and her attendants, the Valkyries. In Norse mythology, Freyja is a goddess of love, fertility and war, and is associated with magic and wisdom.

The mythological concept of Folkvangr has inspired various interpretations and adaptations in modern literature, music and art. It has been depicted as a paradise for warriors, a symbol of the cycle of life and death, and a metaphor for the interplay between love and war. The concept of Folkvangr has also been linked to the idea of a collective afterlife, where individuals are not judged individually but are welcomed as part of a larger community.