Walhalla

Walhalla (the German form of the Icelandic Valhöll or Valhal, 'the Hall of the Slain'—i.e. 'heroes'), the name of the place of residence for the fallen in battle in Scandinavian Mythology (q.v.).—The name WALHALLA was given to a magnificent marble structure of nearly the same proportions as the Parthenon (q.v.), erected by Ludwig I. of Bavaria (1830–41) as a temple of fame for all Germany, on an eminence 250 feet above the Danube, near Ratisbon. By means of statues, busts, reliefs, and tablets the mythology and history of Germany are illustrated, and her greatest names commemorated.