5/15/2023 0 Comments Valknut tatoo![]() So Much Evidence, So Little Confirmation.Deciphering the Valknut, the Symbol of Odin.The Valknut symbolizes the recognition of brave individuals in the prime of life who sacrificed themselves for the good of the clan. While this might seem accurate upon a cursory look, it is actually a shallow interpretation of something much more meaningful. This association with the dead and with the god of death have led to the Valknut being regarded as the symbol of a ‘Cult of the Dead’. That is the main reason why it is known as the symbol of Odin today. Several depictions of the Valknut that have been unearthed from archaeological sites also bear the figure of Odin himself, or animals like the raven and the wolf that were his constant companions. In fact, ‘valr’ is the source of the English word ‘valour’ which we associate with great deeds of brave individuals. Warriors who lost their lives in battle earned themselves a place in the grand hall overseen by Odin, Valhalla (Hall of the Slain) and became his adopted sons. Odin was not only the ruler of all of the Norse gods but also the Norsemen’s god of war and of death. This ancient symbol is associated with the god Odin of Norse mythology. ![]() Sometimes, the triangles are drawn in the Borromean style as three discreet but overlapping and interlocking shapes however, the more interesting variation is an ingenious unicursal where a single, unending line completes all three shapes as one. The design of the Valknut is always a series of three interlocking triangles. Thus, the Valknut is the ‘Knot of the Slain Warrior’. ![]() The name comprises of two root words, ‘valr’ which means ‘slain warrior’ and ‘knut’, which is rather more easily decipherable as ‘knot’. The Valknut is one of the most intriguing symbols that the Norse people have left behind. ![]()
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