There are nine worlds in Norse Mythology, they are called Niflheim, Muspelheim, Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, Vanaheim, Alfheim, Svartalfheim, Helheim. The nine worlds in Norse mythology are held in …
Viking culture has been all the rage in recent years.... The adventures of Ragnar, Lagertha and Björn Ironside inspired many to find out more about the meanings and stories behind Viking runes, symbols and emblems. Let's discover the meaning behind the most popular Viking Symbols what the symbols tattooed on men's bodies or transformed into a talisman mean and who knows maybe you'll even get a tattoo of one of these yourself. Like many ancient cultures Viking culture is no exception to having hidden meanings behind symbols, quite the contrary. And even if historians do not always agree that the Vikings tattooed their bodies with them, like so many traces of their lives and teachings, let us return together to the essential Viking symbols... Table of content Valknut - Odin's symbol The Horn of Odin Thor's hammer, Mjolnir The Vegvisir - Viking compas Helm of Awe - Aegishjalmr Gungnir, Odin's Spear Hugin & Munin, The Raven Yggdrasil - Tree of Life The Vikings runes - Futhark Svefnthorn Symbol Fenrir, The Giant Wolf Jormungandr, Norse Dragon/Snake Viking Wild Boar, Gullinbursti Bear, Berserker Symbol The web of Wyrd Dragon Longboat Viking Axe Triquetra, The Celtic Knot Sleipnir, 8-Legged Horse of Odin 1. Valknut, The Viking symbol of Odin Probably one of the most recognizable Viking symbol is the Valknut also know as
The vegvísir is a commonly used viking symbol that's meant to stop people from losing their way. But is it actually from the Viking Age? If you’re interested in viking imagery and symbolism, you will
Odin was often called "The Allfather". In this blog post, we are to explain what "Allfather" actually means in association with Odin's personal traits.
Nordic gods have inspired modern culture, making them highly significant. Here’s a look at the most important Norse gods and what they symbolized.
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Odin, the Norse chief god and Allfather, provides lessons for men in the realms of wisdom and rhetoric.
From how to pronounce his name, to the confusing truth about his relationship with Odin, here are some fun facts about Hermod, a curious character in Norse mythology. Hermod, a figure shrouded in the mists
Norse mythology had many animals. For each animal to pop up in the myth, they had the specific reasons as each animal symbolized a specific aspect.
From Odin’s mighty horse to a world-circling serpent, Norse Mythology has a cacophony of crazy creatures! The world of fantasy is packed full of amazing mythical creatures such as Elves, Dwarfs and Giants.
Ksenia Svincova has created some dark and fantastical artwork inspired by Norse Mythology. Featured here: The Norns Freyja Idunn Loki Loki’s Children The Wild Hunt Skadi The Punishment Of Loki