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Viking Valknut and Helm of Awe Ax Pendant Necklace

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Symbol	Aegishjalmur (Helm of Awe), Elder Futhark Rune, Valknut
Gender	Unisex
Material	Zinc Alloy
Length	23 ⅝” (60 cm)

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Symbol	Aegishjalmur (Helm of Awe), Elder Futhark Rune, Valknut
Gender	Unisex
Material	Zinc Alloy
Length	23 ⅝” (60 cm)

Elder Futhark Rune

The Elder Futhark is the oldest form of the runic alphabet, with a Germanic character, used from the 2nd to the 8th century. About 350 inscriptions of this type of alphabet have survived, mainly from the Jutland Peninsula and Skåne. As a result of phonetic processes in Germanic languages, it was replaced in Scandinavia by the reduced so-called Younger Fuþark, and in Anglo-Saxon areas by the 28-character, and later 31-character Fuþork.

According to Norse beliefs, runes were given to people by the god Odin. Runes were also taught by Heimdall.

It is believed that runes are symbols working on the principle of “radiation of shapes”. Each symbol evokes subtle energies from the spiritual world and the cosmos. In addition, runes influence the subconscious by activating mental forces that are hidden under the threshold of consciousness. Nowadays, runes are used by some people to shape their personality (i.e. to strengthen certain features of the adept and eliminate others such as fear, anxiety, etc.).

Name	Transliteration	Interpretation	Link
Fehu	f	the mobile property, power.	More about this rune
Uruz	u, v	aurochs – the primal forming force; Audhumla in the Edda, or drizzle – the primal fertilizing essence.	More about this rune
Thurisaz	th	Ása-Thórr, the enemy of unfriendly forces.	More about this rune
Ansuz	a	Ódhinn of the Æsir.	More about this rune
Raidho	r	The solar wagon, and the chariot of Thórr.	More about this rune
Kenaz	k	The controlled fire, cremation. The Gothic and Old Norse names are secondary – internal fire, inflammation, etc.	More about this rune
Gebo	g	That which is exchanged between gods and men.	More about this rune
Wunjo	w	Relationship of beings descended from the same source.	More about this rune
Hagalaz	h	Icy egg or seed of primal cosmic life and pattern.	More about this rune
Naudhiz	n	Need-fire and deliverance from distress.	More about this rune
Isa	i	Primal matter/antimatter.	More about this rune
Jera	j	Life cycle, the cycle of the sun.	More about this rune
Eihwaz	æ / e-i	yew as the tree of life and death – the world-tree, Yggdrasill.	More about this rune
Perthro	p	Divination as an indicator of ørlög, the “primal laws.”	More about this rune
Elhaz	z	Protective force, valkyrjur.	More about this rune
Sowilo	s	The holy solar wheel.	More about this rune
Tiwaz	t	The sky god.	More about this rune
Berkano	b	The numen of the birch as the earth mother.	More about this rune
Ehwaz	e	The twin gods or heroes in equine aspect.	More about this rune
Mannaz	m	The divine ancestor and sky father.	More about this rune
Laguz	l	Life energy and organic growth.	More about this rune
Ingwaz	ŋ / ng	The earth god.	More about this rune
Dagaz	d	The light of day.	More about this rune
Othala	o	Immobile hereditary property.	More about this rune

Valknut

Tängelgårda stone from Gotland, Sweden. 9th century.

Valknut is best known as the “Knot of the Fallen”. The warriors who gave their lives in battle, equipped with the symbol of intertwined triangles, demonstrated not only their faith in noble values, but also their hope that after their death they would join the ranks of the “Einherjar” – warriors taken to the land of Valhalla, the eternal happiness from which they would return on the day of the end of the world, called to the final fight against evil.

Valor, courage, honor, and love for the homeland – these were the qualities that characterized every Germanic warrior ready to give his life for his people. The etymology of the word Valknut refers directly to the following values: “Val” refers to valor, and “knut” to knot binds three triangles together.

Depending on its interpretation, is assigned different numerical symbols:
Three is a Celtic symbol of motherhood, birth, and rebirth; another interpretation makes us understand the connection of the three triangles as a symbol of the coexistence of the kingdom of earth, heaven, and hell. Nine refers to images of nine worlds of Nordic mythology (Niflheim, Muspelheim, Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, Vanaheim, Alfheim, Svartalfheim, Helheim).

Aegishjalmur (Helm of Awe)

Helm of Awe Ægishjálmr — The Helm of Awe symbol

The Helm of Awe (Aegishjalmur) is one of the most mysterious and powerful symbols in Norse mythology. The very appearance of this symbol is frightening. The shield is supposed to protect its owner, no matter what. Eight arms ended with a modified Elhaz rune (which in itself is protective) gives the power to capture the energy around us. By passing it through triple accumulators, they increase its power and lead it to the center, reflecting with increased power (reflecting from the circle located in the center of the symbol). The increased energy, pushed outwards, increases its strength once again (again passing through the amplifying element), to finally reach its source. Therefore, woe to our enemies who want to attack us on a physical or mental level. Why? Let’s say that someone wishes us wrong. Energy hits our environment. The Aegishjalmur catches it, intensifies, reflects, intensifies again and throws it at the sender. The symbol was also tattooed on the forehead (in the place of the third eye).

There is also an interpretation that the Aegishjalmur is 9 Scandinavian mythological worlds – 8 outer worlds and our human Midgard at the center. Based on this theory, this symbol could also be interpreted as a balance between all states of consciousness. Following this lead, we can also recognize that the Aegishjalmur is also a protection against uninvited guests from the immaterial world and their interference with us and our surroundings.