![]() 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. 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. ![]()
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