Editing Valhalla (section)

==== ''Skáldskaparmál'' ====
At the beginning of ''Skáldskaparmál'', a partially euhemerized account is given of [[Ægir]] visiting the gods in Asgard and shimmering swords are brought out and used as their sole source of light as they drink. There, numerous gods feast, they have plenty of strong [[mead]], and the hall has wall-panels covered with attractive shields.<ref name=FAULKES59>Faulkes (1995:59).</ref> This location is confirmed as Valhalla in chapter 33.<ref name=FAULKES95>Faulkes (1995:95).</ref>

In chapter 2, a quote from the anonymous 10th-century poem [[Eiríksmál]] is provided (see the ''Fagrskinna'' section below for more detail and another translation from another source):

<blockquote>What sort of dream is that, Odin? I dreamed I rose up before dawn to clear up Val-hall for [[Death in Norse paganism|slain people]]. I aroused the Einheriar, bade them get up to strew the benches, clean the beer-cups, the valkyries to serve wine for the arrival of a prince.<ref name=FAULKES69>Faulkes (1995:69).</ref></blockquote>

In chapter 17 of ''Skáldskaparmál'', the [[jötunn]] [[Hrungnir]] is in a rage and, while attempting to catch up and attack Odin on his steed [[Sleipnir]], ends up at the doors to Valhalla. There, the Æsir invite him in for a drink. Hrungnir goes in, demands a drink, and becomes drunk and belligerent, stating that he will remove Valhalla and take it to the land of the jötunn, [[Jötunheimr]], among various other things. Eventually, the gods tire of his boasting and invoke Thor, who arrives. Hrungnir states that he is under the Aesir's protection as a guest and therefore he can't be harmed while in Valhalla. After an exchange of words, Hrungnir challenges Thor to a duel at the location of [[Griotunagardar]], resulting in Hrungnir's death.<ref name=FAULKES77-78>Faulkes (1995:77–78).</ref>

In chapter 34, the tree [[Glasir]] is stated as located in front of the doors of Valhalla. The tree is described as having foliage of red gold and being the most beautiful tree among both gods and men. A quote from a work by the 9th-century skald [[Bragi Boddason]] is presented that confirms the description.<ref name=FAULKES96>Faulkes (1995:96).</ref>