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Gunnr is one of the nine corrupted Valkyries and optional side bosses in God of War. Located in Thamur's Corpse, the game is guiding the player to fight this specific Valkyrie first and with good reason. Gunnr ranks as the easiest of all nine foes and is excellent practice for the difficult battles ahead.
Norse Mythology
Gunnr (alternatively guðr) is an Old Norse term meaning "battle". It is the name of a valkyrie in Norse mythology, and was also used as a feminine given name. The modern forms Gun and Gunn remain in use as a feminine given name in Scandinavia.
Gunnr is also mentioned in the Völuspá in a list of valkyries, Gunnr, Hildr, Göndul / ok Geirskögul. The Darraðarljóð gives Guðr as one of six names of valkyries.
In the Prose Edda Gunnr is singled out along with Róta and Skuld as one of the valkyries who always ride out to choose the slain and decide battles
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Trivia
- In legend, Gunnr is the Mistress of War. She would appear during the aftermath of any conflict, big or small, as the first to arrive and search for worthy souls for a trip to Vahalla. It was considered a gruesome task but she took with pride. Her judgement of the fallen was unparallaled and an invaluable resource to Odin, thus making her one of his favorites.