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  1. Archaeological record

    The valknut appears on a wide variety of objects found in areas inhabited by the Germanic peoples. The symbol is … See more

    Valknut - Wikipedia

    • The valknut is a symbol consisting of three interlocked triangles. It appears on a variety of objects from the archaeological record of the ancient Germanic peoples. The term valknut is a modern development; it is not known what term or terms were used to refer to the symbol historically. Scholars have proposed a variety of explanations for the symbol, sometime… See more

    Theories and interpretations

    Several explanations for the symbol have been proposed:
    Chapter 17 of the 13th century Prose Edda book Skáldskaparmál contains the following description of the heart of the jötunn Hrungnir: … See more

    Topology

    The valknut is topologically equivalent to either the Borromean rings, the trefoil knot, or (in modern use only) a closed three-link chain, depending on the particular artistic depiction:
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    Modern popular culture

    The symbol is used for a variety of purposes in modern popular culture. The valknut symbol is used as a religious symbol by adherents of Heathenry, a new religious movement inspired by historic Germanic p… See more

    See also

    Mjölnir, a symbol representing the hammer of the god Thor, particularly popular during the Viking Age
    Looped square, a symbol that produces a square with outward pointing loops at its corners… See more

    External links

    • Media related to Valknut at Wikimedia Commons See more

     
  1. The Norse ‘Valknut’: Origins & Meanings of the Triangle Knot

  2. The Valknut - Norse Mythology for Smart People

    The Valknut is a symbol of three interlocking triangles that appears in the Viking Age cult of the dead. It may represent Odin's power over life and death, or the transition between the worlds, but its meaning is uncertain.

  3. Valknut | Description, Meaning, Norse Mythology, …

    Valknut, Old Norse symbol composed of three interlocking triangles. One version of the valknut, called tricursal, features the three separate triangle shapes linked together, and another, called unicursal, uses a single line to form all three …

  4. Valknut, The Symbol of Odin and Its Meaning in Norse Mythology

  5. Valknut Symbol Meaning & History - NorseMythologist

    Nov 25, 2022 · Learn about the valknut, a Norse symbol of the passage from life to death and the power of Odin. Discover its origin, pronunciation, variations, and significance in Norse mythology and paganism.

  6. Valknut - Magic Symbol in Norse Mythology

    Jan 30, 2017 · What Is the Valknut? The Valknut (pronounced: val-knoot) is a symbol in Nordic mythology depicting three interlocked triangles. The name ‘Valknut’ is a modern word, meaning ‘slain warrior knot’, and was created …

  7. Valknut: A Norse Symbol - Scandinavia Facts

    Learn about the meaning, origin, and variations of the valknut, a symbol of three interlocked triangles associated with Odin and death in Norse mythology. Find out why people get tattoos of the valknut and how it is controversial.

  8. Valknut: The Mysterious Symbol of the Vikings

    Aug 6, 2023 · Learn about the Valknut, a Norse and Germanic sign that may represent Odin, Hrungnir's heart, or a warrior's death. See its design, history, and symbolism on ancient artifacts and modern jewelry.

  9. All you need to know about the Valknut symbol

    Oct 18, 2022 · Valknut - modern term for an ancient symbol. The symbol that has been labeled the "Valknut symbol" – three interlocking triangles – with both unicursal or tricursal depictions popular – is a fascinating combination of the …