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Lady Victoria Eclectic Pagan's blog: "The Norse Realm"

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Asatru Symbols

Valknut (Hrungnir's heart, heart of the slain, heart of Vala) Definition: This symbol found on old Norse stonecarvings is often called "Hrungnir's heart," after the legendary giant of the Eddas. It is also known as the Valknut, or knot of the slain, and it has been found on stonecarvings with funerary motifs, where it is possibly a symbol of the afterlife. With nine points suggestive of the nine worlds (and the nine fates) of Norse mythology, it is also an important symbol to many follwers of the Asatru faith. Odin's horn (triple horn, horned triskele) Definition: An emblem of the Norse God Odin. This symbol consistes of three interlocked drinking horns. Thor's hammer (Mjolnir) Definition: A stylized representation of the legendary weapon of the Norse God Thor. "Mjolnir" means "lightning." Solar Cross (Odin's cross, wheel of Taranis) Definition: The Solar cross is probably the oldest religious symbol in the world, appearing in Asian, American, European, and Indian religious art from the dawn of history. Composed of a equal armed cross within a circle, it represents the solar calendar- the movements of the sun, marked by the solstices. Sometimes the equinoxes are marked as well, giving an eight armed wheel. (The swastika is also a form of Solar cross.) The cross in its most simplified form (shown above) is known in Northern Europe as Odin's cross, after the Chief God of the Norse pantheon. It is often used as an emblem by Asatruar, followers of the Norse religion. The Celtic cross is a symbol of the Celtic Christian Church, borrowed from the pre-Christian Celtic Pagan emblem of the God Taranis: Another similar symbol is the symbol of the ancient Assyrian God Shamash: The Lauburu (four heads), a traditional Basque emblem, is also a form of solar cross: The Etruscan God Ixion was often depicted crucified on a solar wheel: Nine Worlds Definition: A graphic depiction of the nine worlds in Norse cosmology, divided into three realms. These are: In the upper realm: Asgard, the abode of the Aesir, ruled by Odin. Vanaheim, the abode of the Vanir. Alfheim, the world of elves, ruled by Freyr. Below, connected to the upper realm by Bifrost, the rainbow bridge: Midgard, meaning "middle earth," this is the abode of humanity, the physical plane. Midgard is surrounded by the Ocean, the aboud of the world serpent Jormungand. Jotunheim, the home of the Jotuns, or giants. Svartalfheim, the world of the dark elves, an underground kingdom. The lowest level, the land of the dead, also has three realms: Niflheim, a frozen wasteland, eternal darkness, ruled by Hel. Muspelheim, the realm of the fire giants. The abode of the dark elves -- dwarves. It is underground. Irminsul Definition: The irminsul is a common symbol of the Asatru faith. The irminsul was a pillar used in religious worship practices by early Anglo-Saxons, and destroyed by Charlemagne in 772 AD It's exact meaning is unknown, although it may be connected with the Anglo-saxon deity Irmin, who is possibly related to the Norse God Tyr (a theory supported by the shape of the runeletter tyr). Swastika (fylfot cross) Definition: The swastika is one of the archetypal human religious symbols. It appears on every continent and is as old as humankind. It can be seen on pictish rock carvings, adorning ancient Greek pottery, and on Norse weapons and implements. It was scratched on cave walls in France seven thousand years ago. It marks the beginning of many Buddhist scriptures, and is often marked on the soles of the feet of Buddha in statuary. In the Jain religion, it is a symbol of the seventh Jina (saint), Suparsva. To native Americans, it was a symbol of the sun, the directions, and the four seasons. It is a type of solar cross, with arms bent at right angles, suggesting a whirling or turning motion. Long before the symbol was co-opted as an emblem of Hitler's Nazi party, it was a sacred symbol to Hindu religion. The name Swastika is derived from the Sanskrit language, from "su," meaning "good," and vasti"," meaning "being" (well being) It is used as a fertility and good luck charm. The swastika is also known as the tetraskelion, the fylfot cross (fylfot meaning 'four feet'), the cross gammadion (because it resembles four greek letter 'gammas.'), and the hakenkreutz (German, hooked cross).
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