Vegvísir is a modern Icelandic Norse symbol that is said to be a modern version of earlier Viking runic magic. Legend has it that the rune has the power to protect whoever wears it from getting lost. With the vegvísir, the wearer always finds their way home. It is essentially a wayfinding symbol, which is…
Gungnir means ‘swaying’ in Old Norse and is pronounced as ‘GUNG-neer.’ It is the name of the mighty spear of the god Odin and it’s not an ordinary spear. According to the story, Odin led a war against the Vanir which he started the battle by hurling his spear while saying “Odin owns all of…
Yggdrasil symbol, also called the world tree, is a sacred European ash tree of Norse mythology. Read on to find more about the history and meaning of Yggdrasil symbol.
The Helm of Awe or Aegishjalmur is one of the popular runic symbols mentioned in 17th-century Icelandic grimoires (books of spells). Read on to find out the history and meaning of Aegishjalmur symbol.
Swastika was one of the most popular Norse symbols and not just a Germanic symbol. Read on to find out the history and meaning of Swastika symbol.
Valknut symbol is one of the most popular Viking symbols. The symbol may appear on numerous Viking memorial stones and runestones as well as Germanic objects like cremation urns of the Anglo Saxons, but the term is a modern Norwegian invention. Valknut Symbol – History and Meaning ‘Valknut’ was taken from the two Old Norse…
The image of the Mjölnir is one of the most popular and recognizable symbols in Norse mythology and Viking culture. Mjölnir Symbol – History and Meaning Mjölnir Symbol History To trace its origins, one must go back to the realm of the Norse gods because there are no definite accounts as to where it…