The Valknut: Odin’s Symbol of War and Death
The Valknut: Odin’s Symbol of War and Death Introduction Brief history of Norse mythology and Odin’s importance The Norse mythology is a collection of stories and legends that originated from the Scandinavian region. These tales were based on the beliefs of ancient Germanic and Nordic people, who worshipped a pantheon of gods and goddesses. Among these deities, Odin stands out as one of the most important and revered. Odin was considered the ruler of Asgard, one of nine worlds in Norse mythology. He was known as the god of wisdom, war, magic, poetry, and death. According to legend, Odin was willing to sacrifice anything to gain knowledge and power. He was also associated with shamanism and had two animal companions; a pair of ravens named Huginn (thought) and Muninn (memory). Explanation of Valknut symbol and its significance The Valknut symbol is an ancient Viking symbol consisting of three interlocking triangles.
