The Norse god who leads the Valkyries is Odin. As the chief of the gods, Odin is associated with wisdom, death, and war. He sends the Valkyries, warrior maidens, to select fallen heroes from battle and bring them to Valhalla, the hall of the slain. Odin embodies qualities of fate and knowledge, reflecting his role as a seeker of wisdom, even at great personal cost. The Valkyries symbolize the intersection of valor and divine will, serving both Odin and the warriors destined for an afterlife of glory.