![]() We ask that you post threads about modern religious practices in appropriate subs like r/heathenry, r/pagan etc.Īlso to summarize your other points, what you say sounds nice but doesn't actually work in practice. r/Norse is a sub for historical discussion. You're asked not to write things like that here again, please. ![]() ![]() The modern religious topics you brought up have no relevance to this subreddit, and the religious shaming/chastising isn't appreciated or tolerated here either. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. There seems to be more to the symbol than death and sacrifice. Evidence suggests that the symbol's original contents go far beyond the common themes of interpretation, which are none the less fossilized in both scholarly and neopagan discussion. The symbol frequently occurs with horses on other Gotlandic picture stones - maybe suggestive of a horse cult? It also occurs on jewelry, coins, knife-handles, and other more or less mundane objects. Want a more in-depth look at the symbol? Check out this excerpt and follow the link: Compare for example this Northumbrian sceatta with this coin from Ribe. I’ve also written a popular list of The 10 Best Norse Mythology Books, which you’ll probably find helpful in your pursuit.Hi! It appears you have mentioned some fancy triangles! But did you know that the word "valknútr" is unattested in Old Norse, and was first applied to the symbol by Gutorm Gjessing in his 1943 paper "Hesten i førhistorisk kunst og kultus", and that there is little to no basis for connecting it with Óðinn and mortuary practices? In fact, the symbol was most likely borrowed from the triquetras appearing on various Anglo-Saxon and Carolingian coins. Looking for more great information on Norse mythology and religion? While this site provides the ultimate online introduction to the topic, my book The Viking Spirit provides the ultimate introduction to Norse mythology and religion period. And no, “It looks kinda Norse-y and some New Age website says it’s the ‘Norse symbol for love’” is not evidence. Those kinds of symbols greatly outnumber genuinely Norse ones. How can you tell the difference between truly Norse symbols and the countless “Norse-flavored” symbols? Simple: is there any concrete evidence that the symbol in question dates from the Viking Age or earlier? If not, one can reasonably assume that it’s a pseudo-Norse symbol that somebody came up with in the Middle Ages or modern times. Just about any other so-called “Norse symbol” out there doesn’t date from the Viking Age or earlier, and is therefore not authentically Norse. The Vegvisir, a symbol from an early modern Icelandic magical manuscript (and therefore not necessarily a truly “Norse” symbol), which was supposed to help with finding one’s way when lost. The Svefnthorn, a symbol that could put someone into a long, deep sleep. The Helm of Awe, a symbol of protection and might, but in a darker and more individualistic sense than Thor’s Hammer. The Valknut, a symbol associated with death, the transition from life to death, and Odin. ![]() This article covers both its original usage and meaning and its later, tragic appropriation by the Nazis. The Swastika or sunwheel, a symbol of luck, holiness, power, prosperity, and the sky. Thor’s Hammer, a symbol of protection, strength, consecration, and the integrity of custom and tradition. In addition to the runes, the pre-Christian mythology and religion of the Norse and other Germanic peoples were full of intriguing and powerful symbols. Book Review: Neil Price’s The Viking Way: Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavia.Who Were the Indo-Europeans and Why Do They Matter?.The Swastika – Its Ancient Origins and Modern (Mis)use.The Old Norse Language and How to Learn It.The 10 Best Advanced Norse Mythology Books.The Vikings’ Conversion to Christianity.
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