![]() Its meaning also isn’t 100% clear although archeologists and historians have managed to piece quite a lot together based on the context surrounding the different uses of the symbol. The Valknut is seen on many artifacts from ancient Germanic and Scandinavian cultures but its original name remains unknown as it was never written next to the symbol. ![]() These aren’t Valknuts but are simply designed in a similar manner. There’s also the English Saint John’s Arms symbol. Other similar designs include the Trefoil knot, the Triquetra, and the Borromean rings. With the unicursal design, however, there are no inner angles as the line keeps going from one triangle to the next. The difference is that in the tricursal design there are also three more angles in the center of the symbol, either hidden behind the interlocked sides of the triangles or showing behind them. ![]() There are six sharp 60 o angles, two pointing upward, two pointing downward to the left, and two – downward to the right. In either case, the variations of the Valknut look very similar. The other common appearance is a unicursal shape where all three triangles are actually comprised of the same line. Very often, the triangles create a tricursal form meaning that each of the triangles is depicted as its own separate shape with them simply interlocking with each other. Like other Viking tattoos such as Rune tattoo or Helm of Awe tattoo, the common places to get a Viking Valknut tattoo can be upper back, biceps, shoulder, etc.The Valknut has several fringe variations but its two most prominent designs are both comprised of three interlocking triangles. ![]() They choose the holy Valknut to be the inspiration for their Viking tattoo because they expect Odin and his power to be in their life. That is to say, Valknut is the symbol of both the end and the rebirth in any circumstances.īy far, Valknut has become a sacred symbol that many Viking lovers and Norse lovers fall for. It meant that Valknut was the symbol of the afterlife, of something that was going to happen in the near future. Being the symbol of death doesn't mean Valknut symbolized the end. Because they knew that as long as they were dedicated to the battles, they would have a room in Valhalla the dreamland. Then everyone in the Viking army would love to welcome their death with both hands. They loved adventures and wanted to discover things. But remember that death was not feared by the Vikings. The holy things about Valknut were that it consisted of three interlocking triangles pointing upwards. The symbol of Valknut in Norse mythology implied that Odin was there, if he did not save you and you fight as good and brave as they expected, you would be chosen for Valhalla as long as you fought until your last breath. The symbol of Valknut always appeared on behalf of Odin and his power. Because Odin was to host every brave fallen warrior in his Valhalla - Hall of the Slain. Many might fear death but being dead to live with Odin was a desirable thought for many Viking warriors. The Valknut symbol was completely a suitable symbol for the power of Odin which was the God of Death. Valknut was actually the symbol of Odin the Allfather who was also known as the nonstop seeker after knowledge and the God of Death and War. Valknut symbol was known as the Heart of the Slain. ![]() Valknut was one of the most sacred symbols in Norse mythology and Viking belief. ![]()
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