Historically, the Valknut knot symbolizes all the virtues that distinguish him. Odin was one of the most powerful of all magicians and shamans. The man and the two ravens are most likely Odin and his two companions Huginn and Muninn.
Next to it is a man with a spear, accompanied by another raven. The stone shows the image of Valknut's knot above a burial mound and below it is a raven. The Gothic effigy stone most clearly shows the connection between Odin and the Valknut, as they are depicted side by side in most stones. This symbol is often associated with the cult of the dead and similar symbols of the Anglo-Saxons, who had certain similarities with the Norse peoples due to their language and religion. The third and final triad symbolizes destruction but also new beginnings.Īn example of the Valknut symbol was found in the 7th century in Gotland, Sweden, on the Tängelgårda stone. One triad stands for Odin, Vili and Ve, (Odin and his brothers) and represents the triad of creation.Īnother triad stands for "being" or "is", and refers to the three fated women Urd, Verdandi and Skuld, who personify the past, present and future. The Valknut knot is considered a symbol of the three triads. This word is composed of "valr", warriors fallen in battle, and "knut", knot, and was introduced by the Norwegians long after the Viking Age.Īlthough this symbol is difficult to interpret because, as for any other symbol, there are countless interpretations, today this magical symbol is often associated with motifs such as battle, sacrifice, death in battle and the father of the gods Odin and his willingness to sacrifice. The name Valknut is not a traditional term from the time of the Vikings, but a modern Norwegian term given to the symbol, because this name does not appear in contemporary historical sources, so the origin of this word is unknown. In the archaeological sense, this symbol appears on several effigy stones, especially the Gothic effigy stones that date back to the Viking Age. Not only were they a powerful means of expressing ideas, but the Vikings also believed that symbols had mysterious powers.
Therefore, its meaning is inferred from what is known about the Vikings. The Valknut appears in connection with death and burials throughout the Viking world, but is not mentioned in any surviving literary sources. This magical symbol consists of three interlocking triangles and visually has certain similarities with the triquetra. And they sit by the fire until morning – until the fire burns down to red cinders, the hoots of the owl fade and the rising sun chases the stars from the sky.The Valknut, is one of the most studied and at the same time mysterious Germanic symbols related to the Norse culture and mythology of the Vikings. When you carry it, you will bear bravery, truth, honour, loyalty, discipline, generosity, self-sufficiency, a sense of duty and survival with you.” The woman turns and sees the same kind of jewelry on her man’s chest. The man says: “Accept this piece of jewelry, in memory of the fallen and to tie us together. The silver has become warm in his hand and feels pleasant on the skin. The man pushes her long locks away from her neck and opens his fist. She lets the torch drop from her hand and runs into the arms of the man: “You’re back!” Later that night, after the man has told all there is to tell about the border waters of Harald Bluetooth, the angry sea winds and the riches of conquered monasteries, he asks his maiden to close her eyes and steps behind her. The maiden immediately recognises the cape, the plaited moustache and the shoes laced by a local tanner. The rustling sounds come closer and closer. She lights a torch, in case it is a wild animal, and holds it out towards the edge of the forest: “Who’s there?” she shouts. The oval-shaped buckles on the maiden’s dress are gleaming in the light. The hooting of an owl can be heard from the woods. The wind is swaying the age-old pines and firs. Northern Viking Jewelry®-Pendant "Valknut Odin Symbol"
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