shield-maiden
Viking female fighter
A shield-maiden is a female warrior in Norse mythology and Viking legend, a woman who chose to fight alongside men in battle rather than take a domestic role.
The term appears in Old Norse sagas and has been revived in modern fantasy literature and media: Brienne was the shield-maiden of the group, fierce and loyal.
Sometimes spelled as one word.
Norse love goddess
- valkyrieChooser of the slain
- VikingMedieval Nordic raider
- sagaExtended heroic narrative
- skaldNorse heroic poet
runes · Odin · Thor · Valhalla · Ragnarok · Asgard · Midgard · Heimdall
Hilted fighting blade
- armorProtective combat covering
- spearPole with sharp point
- battleArmed military engagement
- combatArmed hostile engagement
axe · helm · chainmail · warfare · vanguard · skirmish · melee · duel
Unverified traditional tale
- sagaExtended heroic narrative
- heroineBrave female protagonist
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- epicImpressively grand in scope
mythology · Amazon · Artemis · Athena · fantasy · ballad · chronicle · lore
Resolutely without fear
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- stalwartUnwavering loyal supporter
bold · tenacious · relentless · defiant · brave · courageous · audacious · indomitable
Freya
Norse love goddess
skald · runes · Odin · Thor · Valhalla · Ragnarok · Asgard · Midgard · Heimdall · Norsemen
sword
Hilted fighting blade
combat · axe · helm · chainmail · warfare · vanguard · skirmish · melee · duel · fortitude
legend
Unverified traditional tale
epic · mythology · Amazon · Artemis · Athena · fantasy · ballad · chronicle · lore · archetype
intrepid
Resolutely without fear
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
stalwart · bold · tenacious · relentless · defiant · brave · courageous · audacious · indomitable · ferocious
shield-maidendamsel in distress
Woman needing rescue
kept woman · captive · chattel · hostage · prize
shield-maidendamsel
Old-fashioned maiden
damsel in distress · princess · fair lady · mother figure · bride
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