also: ヴァルキューレ · ヴァルキュリヤ · ワルキュリエ
Refers to the female figures in Norse mythology who choose those who may die in battle and those who may live. In modern Japanese, it is often used in fantasy, anime, and game contexts.
from German Walküre
See also: ヴァルキリー
Valkyries are battle maidens that appear in Norse mythology.
In the game, the Valkyrie character is very strong.
Rare variant; may appear in older or specialized translations.
Borrowed from German Walküre, ultimately from Old Norse valkyrja ('chooser of the slain').