In Ragnarok, Fenrir was set to slay Odin. Valknut Braided Genuine Leather Leather Bangle Bracelet 2. Many pieces of Viking jewelry root their inspiration in the Viking Valknut symbol. It symbolizes three basic elements of the worlds (air, fire, and earth) three phases of life (infancy, growth, and death) three stages of the cosmos (creation, conservation, and destruction) three things of humanity connection (mind, body, and spirit) etc. It not only presents Odin's power but also the power of the holy number Three (See more: Divine Numbers in Norse Myth). The modern interpretation has stretched the meaning of Valknut beyond Odin's welcome. Valknut symbol presenting the names of Nine Worlds Odin welcomed to come and live in Valhalla the Golden Hall of the fallen in Asgard.Īncient depiction of Valknut symbol on a stone found in Sweden To the belief of the Norsemen, Valknut symbol was the welcoming gesture of Odin offering to the fallen warriors. Though this symbol appeared many times in ancient depictions, the name "Valknut" has just been coined in later centuries. Valknut was the symbol of three interlocking triangles pointing upwards. With the places he had been and the experience he had been through, Odin had for himself many divine Viking symbols. Most of the time, Odin travelled far from his Asgard in a disguise of an old man to gain more knowledge. In Norse mythology, Odin was the supreme god who used his power to rule over Asgard the land of Norse gods. Odin Symbol: Best Viking Symbols that call up Odin's supreme power
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