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DIscusses similarities between Valkyries and the Irish War Goddesses. Both are viewed deciders of fate. The words for Valkyrie actually mean demon in some languages. Ultimately, there is a Celto-Germanic lineage to the idea of Valkyries that leads to the Irish War Goddesses.