Wrongly chosen, wrongly slain, A hero Valhalla cannot contain. Nine days hence the sun must go east, Ere Sword of Summer unbinds the beast.
In "The Sword of Summer" by Rick Riordan, the quote reflects on the themes of heroism and fate. It suggests that a hero who is not chosen correctly or has faced a wrongful death cannot find peace or fulfillment in the afterlife, specifically in Valhalla, the hall of the slain. This indicates that the path to heroism is fraught with challenges and critical choices that can determine one's destiny.
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