People believe these ravens are the projections of Odin’s consciousness.Troll cross is a bent piece of iron worn as an amulet by the Scandinavian people for protection from black magic and trolls. No strong evidence that supports that it was used by the Vikings.History tells that the Vikings were covered in tattoos from the tips of their fingers to their necks.
Thus guaranteeing protection against enemies.As per Norse mythology, this is a symbol of good-luck-charm.
Aegishjalmr (also known as the Helm of Awe and terror) is a rune stave that is known as a Viking symbol of protection.It was also believed that he used Mjölnir to bless marriages during which he provided the couple with fertility.The next item on our list is Svefnthorn, one of the most authentic Viking symbols which was mentioned many times in several Norse sagas including The Saga of the Volsungs, The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki and Gongu-Hrolf’s Saga.According to the myth, the Web of Wyrd was woven by the Norns/Nornir, the Shapers of Destiny in Norse mythology.This tradition was carried on even after many Vikings converted to Christianity: Mjölnir amulets were worn by Christian Vikings along with crosses on their necks.This gesture was later repeated by Viking warriors before battle in hopes of getting Odin’s protection and aid during the fight.Huginn and Muninn flew around the world during the day and returned to Odin in the evening to tell him all they saw.In fact, Viking warriors used to draw Aegishjalmr on their foreheads to be protected from their enemies and to instill fear in them.Today, in addition to being one of the most prominent Norse protection symbols, Mjölnir is used to represent the Germanic Neopaganism faith also known as Heathenry/Heathenism.All of these suggestions are at least somewhat related to the symbolism behind the Hammer of Thor.In the sense of representing him as the God of War, Gungnir is considered as a symbol of Odin.It is also called ‘Skuld’s net’ as Skuld was believed to be one of the Norns that wove the web.The symbol comprised of 3 Viking triangles is called the Valknut and it is what is believed to be the main symbol of Odin. Viking tattoos were consist of ancient Norse symbols, various knot patterns or dark green symbols of trees. So it’s not so much a viking tattoo, the Aegishjalmur however has it’s first mention in the Fáfnismál, so it’s likely to be viking. Also known as Odin’s knot, Hrungnir’s heart, the knot of the slain warrior and the Heart of Vala, the Valknut is considered as the symbol of Odin.According to the belief, two dwarves named Fjalar and Galar killed Kvasir – a being (a god or a man according to different sources) created from the spit of Vanir and Æsir/Aesir (the two groups of gods in Norse mythology) who knew everything and could answer every question.Another interpretation of the word suggests that the meaning is much closer to ‘crushing’ or ‘to crush’.It was believed to bring a person in a desperate, chaotic state to a one that is of strength, prosperity and order.That is, in fact how, one of the most famous Vikings, Floki (Hrafna-Flóki Vilgerðarson) found Iceland according to the story. In several artworks, the two ravens were depicted right next to Odin or sitting on his shoulders.Mjölnir, the Hammer of Thor is the Viking symbol for strength. The Scandinavian clan or ætt (pronounced [ˈæːtː] in Old Norse) was a social group based on common descent or on the formal acceptance into the group at a þing.
Vikings: War of Clans is a great real-time strategy MMO game created for players who want to immerse themselves in the Viking world and become a true Jarl.