The Norse and Viking symbol is going to ignite the interest of many people in the Norse and Viking mythology. Well, to understand this mythology there is a hard need to understand the meaning of these Viking Style, symbols and their meanings. These symbols are actually playing a great role in the culture of Viking. These symbols are being used to present their faith and calling their Gods for help, protection and implanting the fear of enemies. The Norse people are using these symbols for different purposes. A symbol is actually containing an image and or object which are representing an abstract concept. Even the Norse symbols and meanings also having the religious beliefs of someone.

Meaning of Norse and Viking Symbols

There are many of the powerful symbols which are ranging from the Horse to the wolf. Although there are plenty of symbols but some of these are being considered as the most powerful ones. So, have a look at the following to know about their meanings:

Valknut

This symbol presents the transition between life and death. This is one of the most prominent Viking warriors’ symbols. The word Valknut is a combination of two words “valr” which means “slain warrior” and “knut” which means “knot”. According to the faith of Norse and this can be translated as “Norse of those who have fallen in the battle”.

Yggdrasil

Yggdrasil is one of the most powerful Norse symbols/ Viking Symbols. It is also an important component of Norse faith itself. According to the Norse/Viking mythology, Yggdrasil represents a great tree which connects 9 worlds or you can say the 9 realms of this universe. Because of which this symbol interconnectedness of the entire things of the universe. According to the Norse faith, the world will reach to an end with the battle between Gods and a couple which will leave the hollow of the tree to bring life back to the world. So, it is a belief that the symbol to be the tree which will protect life from the battle.

The Aegishjalmu

The Aegishjalmu is also recognized as Helm of Awe and as Viking protection symbol. In Norse mythology, this is a symbol which is known for protection and power. As one of the various Norse protection symbols, this symbol is mentioned in the various sagas. This is a runic symbol for protection which contains 8 tridents which are protecting and defending the central point from the hostile forces which are surrounding it. This symbol is also allied with the power of serpents who paralyzed their prey before conspicuous.

The symbols which are being used in Viking and Norse drawings are meant to bring not only spiritual entities but also having to do with the daily life challenges and the mystery of what is awaiting after death. Some of these symbols are dated to the Viking Age and there is no doubt that these were being used much earlier. However, most of the other symbols have been developed after the time when Christianity established itself in Scandinavia.