There is another explanation found for the origin of the Valknut tattoo. Interestingly, you can compare the Valknut tattoo symbol with it. Scholars have found a figure with three horns on the Sholdelev Stone of the 9th century. Thereby, we can now prove that this Valknut tattoo symbol is nothing but a representation of this knotted idea perpetuated by Odin. Also, Odin had the potential to make the warriors helpless during the wars. They used their magical powers to perform the tasks of unbinding and binding the minds. Valkyries were one of the spirit attendants of Odin. If you know about Odin, you would also be aware that he was a Shaman and a magician. Since Odin is the God who carries all the souls that have passed away to the underground world and eventually brings those souls back to the world of the living people, the relationship between these two shouldn’t be a matter of surprise or shock. Now you know that the symbol Valknut was used to honor the dead. This Valknut symbol is more than often associated with Odin by most scholars. Anglo-Saxons are linguistically and ethically related to the Norse, just like Germanic people. If you go through the old archaeological findings of the Germanic people, you are bound to notice this symbol on loads of objects.įrom runestones to memorial stones of the Viking period, you will find the presence of this symbol in all.Īrchaeologists have found a symbol on the Anglo Saxons' cremation ruins closely resembling the Valknut symbol. It is a symbol with three overlapping triangles. The fundamental meaning of the word Valknut refers to all the slain warriors.

If you did not know, let us tell you that the Valknut symbol is one of the most talked-about symbols in Norse mythology.

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