The most well-known are: 1  Valhalla: (lit. Hall of the Slain i.e. the Chosen Ones) Half the warriors who die in battle join the god Odin who rules over a majestic hall called Valhalla in Asgard. 2  FÃ³lkvangr: (lit. Field of the Host) The other half join the goddess Freyja in a great meadow known as FÃ³lkvangr.
Peridot is the best known gem variety of olivine, a species name for a series of magnesium-iron rich silicate minerals. This bright yellow-green to green gemstone has caught the fancy of humans for thousands of years.eridot is the best known gem variety of olivine, a species name for a series of magnesium-iron rich silicate minerals. This bright yellow-green to green gemstone has caught the fancy of humans for thousands of years.
Peridot Gemstone meaning. A tiny island known as Zabargard (owned by Egypt) is documented as the first source of peridot, dating back as far as four thousand years. Early Crusaders who visited St. John's Island (now called Zabargard) introduced this gem to Europe upon return from battle. Peridot is mentioned in many ancient references as chrysolite.