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:For other uses, see Valknut (disambiguation) The valknut (Old Norse valr, slain warriors + knut, knot) is a symbol consisting of three interlocked triangles. It is also called: It appears on Scandinavian image stones in connection with Odin, e.g. on the 7th century Tängelgarda stone from Gotland. According to H. R. Ellis Davidson (p. 146), the valknut — is thought to symbolize the power of the god Odin to bind or unbind a man's mind ... so that men became helpless in battle, and he could also loosen the tensions of fear and strain by his gifts of battle-madness, intoxication, and inspiration. Geometrically, it is topologically equivalent to the Borromean rings, a closed 3-link chain, or the triquetra, depending on the particular artistic depiction: Image:Valknut-Symbol-borromean.svg|The Valknut as Borromean rings Image:Valknut-Symbol-3linkchain-closed.svg|The Valknut as closed 3-link chain (modern only?) Image:Valknut-Symbol-triquetra.svg|The Valknut as triquetra
Paganism The valknut symbol plays a role in modern heathen faiths drawn from Norse mythology, particularly Ásatrú, where it is sometimes said to represent the nine worlds. * Other uses The company Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget uses a triquetra valknut as their logo. Certain neo-Nazi groups - particularly those associated with racist forms of Asatru - also make use of the symbol. See also | ||||||||
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