Symbols & Meanings
Valknut Meaning: The Knot of the Slain and the Road to Valhalla
The valknut meaning, straight from the sources: the knot of the slain on Gotland picture stones, its link to Odin, and what the Eddas…
Vegvisir Meaning: The Icelandic Wayfinder, Not a Viking Compass
The Vegvisir meaning, from the manuscript that preserves it: an Icelandic wayfinder stave from the 1800s, why it is not a Viking compass, and…
Helm of Awe Meaning: The Viking Symbol of Protection
The Helm of Awe meaning, straight from the sources: the Ægishjálmur in the Poetic Edda, Icelandic spell books, the lead spell, and whether Vikings…
