The Einheriar are the heroes who have died with great bravery on the battle fields and chosen by the Valkyrie to live in Valhalla. Every day these warriors battle each other in preparation for the upcoming battle of Ragnarok, where they will fight at the sides of the gods. In the morning they are woken by the crowing of the cock Gullinkambi ("golden comb"). During the day they train and fight, until they cut each other to pieces. At night they feast at Odin's side and their wounds are miraculously healed. Their feast is prepared by the cook Andhrimnir.

On the day of Ragnarok, the Einherjar will march with Odin to battle the frost-giants, the enemies of the gods.

Also known as: Einherjar