![]() ![]() This symbol comprises of three inter-locked triangles. The symbol of Valknut is the most widely discussed yet enigmatic of all the symbols relating to Norse mythology. This symbol signifies the strong belief of the Norse in the god, Odin. In German language, Valknut means, 'the knot of the fallen'. ![]() The Valknut symbol and the Thor's hammer are two of the most famous symbols of the Viking religion. The authentic Viking jewelry had different symbols and many of the symbols that were engraved on the jewelry have become the inspiration for the modern Viking jewelry such as Viking rings, Thor's hammer bracelet, Viking arm rings and Thor's hammer pendant. Due to archeological excavations, archeologists were able to find the Viking jewelry from the remains. after all, i was raised thinking Hamburger was a person from the city Hamburg, not the sandwich Louis Lassen made in the 1900s. ….also its funny how this simple example, shows how the understanding of single word can change in time and is still changing with time and culture (don´t laugh at me calling lack of knowledge culture, because to our dismay, thats just what it is most times). Sorry for waisting your braincells, but i had to let this one out. I have simply chosen to say : ” No, not germanic, Dani, Norman, Skandinavian or when drunk: Viking …as long as i am SURE i am not being, in any way or form, related to todays interpretation of germany, in theyre minds. Since i gave in decades ago, trying to instruct people what germantic truely is and realizing how much i was a bore, by doing so and how far i did not go with it and how many cocktail parties i´ve put to sleep with those talks…. History is history as is, undisputable (until proven otherwise), but current definition in spoken language, is where the matter is for me: ” To be understood correctly, today.” i too now MUCH prefer the term ” Men of the North” or Northmen, Norman even ive seen written all over the place the incorrect version Nordmen (funny thing is, I still “feel” that more today than anything with german in it). Hence, knowing that the “rest of the world” defines that term as ” from Germany ” …. How wrong this may be, suddenly becomes irrelevant, when the definition eeeeeverybody else gives it is a new one. Unfortunately, with todays lack of knowledge in the masses, the “new” picture most envision, when they hear Germantic or Germanic is in fact “of Germany”. It is 2014 and as always, language evolves with time and culture. While I (as a born and raised dane for whatever thats worth) can only admit to GierolfHvitrserkers correct definition of Germantic, I too have to side with GregorSven in his statement. The Triquetra, sometimes combined with the circle, is often used in Norse or heathen tattoo designs. It also appeared on the cover of the “Book of Shadows” in the TV show Charmed with Alyssa Milano. In modern popular culture the Triquetra often points to Norse or Celtic paganism. The same may apply to the silver penny issued by Harald Hardrade (king of Norway from 1047 to 1066).įor Christians the Triquetra might point to the Trinity: such a use was probably facilitated by the three elements of the Triquetra, which resemble fish, ancient Christian symbol (ΙΧΘΥΣ). For instance, the Triquetra that was struck on the coins by the Christian Norse kings of York most probably was already reinterpreted by York Vikings in the Christian perspective. However, what exactly it meant to Vikings is difficult to ascertain since at a very early stage Triquetra was also used by Christians to convey their own religious content. The symbolism of the Norse Triquetra is almost certainly related to some heathen religious concepts. Heathen Triquetra ornaments may be simple (above to the left) or rather intricate (as on the Funbo runestones, Uppland, Sweden, above to the right). These form three interlocking vesicae piscis (Latin for ‘bladders of the fish’), also called mandorla (Italian for ‘almond’, plural mandorle). Initially this word designated any three-cornered figures, but now it is applied to the shape formed by three interlocked semicircles at the place where three circles would overlap. In Latin triquetra means ‘triangular’ (feminine singular). Artifacts with Triquetra ornaments are found in all parts of the Viking world, ranging from the comb found in Gnezdovo (near Suzdal, Russia) to the saddle bow from Coppergate (York, England). Triquetra is a Norse Viking symbol closely connected with the Valknut and Horn Triskelion. ![]()
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