The life of the Einherjar within Valhalla is a paradox of glory and violence. It is an existence defined by a cycle of conflict and consumption.
Odin does not get all the warriors. The goddess gets first pick of the slain. She chooses half for her own hall, Fólkvangr ("Field of the People"). While less described in the sagas, Fólkvangr is thought to be a softer, more pastoral afterlife—possibly where warriors go to reunite with family. Valhalla is for Odin’s special forces. Valhalla
[ Earthly Battlefield: Fallen Warriors ] | +------------+------------+ | | [ Freyja's Choice ] [ Valkyries' Choice ] | | Vides to Fólkvangr Marches to Valhalla 🍻 Daily Life in the Hall of the Slain The life of the Einherjar within Valhalla is