Symbols used by Heathens and Pagans who follow  Traditionalist Indigenous European Spirituality

 

Mjollnir - The Hammer of Thor

As far as we know the Mjollnir is the ONLY symbol ever worn in ancient times to signify a spirituality other than Christianity.

It was adopted in Europe as the onslaught of the Imperialistic and Arrogant Middle Eastern Religion started to make it's presence felt. It distinguished the followers of the Elder Ways from those of the "New". It was adopted as a counterpoint to the 'cross' worn by the spiritual invaders.

 

The Valknut

The nine pointed 3 interlocking triangles - a symbol of knowledge and completeness and commitment, sometimes also known as "the knot of the slain" - a powerful Odinic and shamanic symbol

 

 

The Irminsul

The world tree symbolising knowledge and access to the 9 known worlds. The Irminsul was the sacred tree of the Saxons destroyed by Charlemagne (Karl the Saxon slayer)

 

 

 

The Raven

The raven is derived from the 2 Ravens of Othinn - Huggin and Munnin (Thought and Memory) who go out and watch what is happening in the Middle Garth and report back.

 

The Eagle

A bird of power who sits on the top of the World tree and sees all from that position

 

 

The Shield Knot

A stylised symbol of the sun and it's power

 

The Triskelion

A stylised symbol of the sun with 3 arms, common in all of the Indigenous European spiritualities

 

The Drinking Horn

Containing the "Mead of Wisdom" - it symbolises the seeking of wisdom and enlightenment and also the bonding of Folk together

 

 

FolkvangR Kindred Logo

A Mjollnir on a knot work background symbolising Sunna's warmth and light.

 

 

The Elder Way Inc Logo

An Irminsul with the Australian Rising sun in the background, rolling hills in ochre and the leaves in a shape indicating the eternal battle between order and chaos

Eagle Hearth Logo

The Eagle who sits on the top of the World Tree

The AET Logo

The 4 armed Sunwheel with Raven eyes, runes, and centred on the Valknut

 

 

                

   

 

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