That’s why it’s so appealing to wear in tattoos. It represents one of the most fearsome weapons in Norse mythology. The hammer of the thunder god is a symbol related to strength and protection. Mjolnir is the hammer of the god Thor, son of Odin. It is created in a similar way to the troll cross or the ller three oldal runes. The Triceps represents the belief in the Asatrú faith. It is currently used by the followers of the neo-pagan religion Asatrú. Triceps is a variation of the Valknut symbol and is a symbol of protection. Also in a ring found in the river Nene (England). The tricursal valknut has been found in the stone of Stora Hammars (Gotland, Sweden). This variation of the valknut has a wider layout and little else is known about it. As far as we know, historians have found it engraved on the Tängelgårda stone (Gotland, Sweden) in the 7th century. In Valknut unicursal you can draw in a different way, by using a single line.

On the other hand, according to the line we can distinguish two types of valknut: The latter is named after the giant who died at the hands of Thor, whose heart was shaped like a triangle. For example “knot of the warriors”, “knot of Odin”, “heart of the fallen” and “heart of Hrungnir”. Valknut symbol can be named in several ways. It is also known as the “Heart of Hrungnir”, in relation to the giant Hrungnir in Nordic mythology. The most common form consists of three different triangles that intersect. There are several geometric variations of this symbol. For this reason, it is obviously a symbol that is related to the god of death, Odin. It is a Viking symbol that was related to fighting and death. Valknut symbol is made up of three interlocking triangles. Nowadays, this symbolism, just like the Celtic one, is a source of inspiration for tattoos. Especially due to the new neo-pagan religions or the famous “Viking” series.Īll these Viking symbols we know that appeared on rune stones, engravings and some weapons during the battle.

Some of these amulets have gained popularity again in recent years. In other cases, they were attributed a religious and spiritual meaning. The Nordic people valued the protection they provided, especially in times of war. In most cases, as we have mentioned, they were used as amulets. These representations had some magical, religious, protection, celebration or luck and love purposes. Therefore, they used these symbols as amulets for many purposes to improve their performance during war, to succeed in business or to scare away trolls and elves… The Vikings were an extremely superstitious civilisation, like many others. The use of Viking symbols by the Nordic people has a superstitious connotation. The role of Viking symbols in their daily lives

The role of Viking symbols in their daily lives.

Nordic warriors mask