The Symbols
- Liam Martin
- Jul 18, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 10, 2024
There were many different symbols associated with Norse mythology. Below are some of them and what they meant:
Valknut
The Valknut was the symbol of Odin. It was the symbol of death, of fallen warrior's spirits passing into the halls of Valhalla.
Horn Triskelion
The Horn Triskelion symbolised the three drinking vessels that contained the mead of poetry. According to the Poetic Edda, whoever drank the mead would become a poet. This was why the symbol of the three horns represented wisdom and inspiration (especially poetic inspiration).
Mjolnir, The Hammer of Thor
Mjolnir was a symbol of strength and protection. However, the hammer itself was more than just a weapon. Whilst it was responsible for crushing the skulls of many giants, it was also a symbol of purity, of leading lost spirits out of chaos and into the sacred realm.
Aegishjalmur, The Helm of Awe
In battle, the Aegishjalmur would strike fear into the hearts of enemies. This is why some Viking warriors used to paint this symbol on their foreheads.
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