Where does “einherjar” come from?
einherjar (Old Norse) comes from Old Norse einn, from Proto-Germanic ainaz, from Proto-Indo-European óynos — one; single.
einherjar (Old Norse): the einherjar, dead warriors in Valhalla
Definitions
- the einherjar, dead warriors in Valhalla
Ancestry of “einherjar”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | einn | one; some, a few |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | ainaz | one; some |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | óynos | one; single |
Words derived from “einherjar”