Question

A silver figurine found near the village of Harby likely depicts one of these figures. In one story, a silent and nameless man sitting on a burial mound spots nine of these figures riding past him. Wolves are called the horse of one of these figures in a common kenning. One of these figures named Svafa gives Helgi Hjörvarðsson (“h’YUR-varth-son”) his name and is reincarnated as Sigrun. One (-5[1])of these figures who vows (10[1])to only marry someone who knows no fear is discovered (10[1])asleep (10[1])inside a wall (10[1])of shields. (10[2])One hero sleeps with his sword Gram placed between himself and one of these figures to signify chastity. While disguised as Gunnar, Sigurd rides through a ring of fire to rescue one of these figures named Brunhild. (10[3])For 10 (10[1])points, the einherjar (“ain-HAIR-yar”) are taken to Valhalla by what female warriors? ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: valkyries [or valkyrja or valkyrjur; accept óskmey; prompt on shieldmaidens] (The kenning for wolf is “Gunnr's horse.”)
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Michael WuSouthampton BDurham A66-5
Tom HainesDurham ASouthampton A7110
Edward FogelBirminghamLSE B8110
Alex BakerCambridge CImperial A8210
Omer KeskinOxford ACambridge D8510
Andre WongLSE AWarwick B8710
Gavin MarkoffVanderbiltBristol A8710
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Seraphina CharlotteCambridge ASouthampton A12410
Adsayan GaneshWarwick ADurham B12410
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Aisling SkeetDurham ASouthampton B13810