Viking symbols

Vintersägen · March 22nd, 2003, 08:26 PM

I'm new on the scadinavian culture and i think you can help me with a doubt. I've saw a symbol thata is called a Trollcross in a Vintersorg's picture and in the cover of Cosmic Genesis(of course), and i wanna know... What this symbol means?

Vintersorg · March 23rd, 2003, 02:25 AM

I think I've answer this several time before. The symbol is one that I've invented myself and it symbolizes Vintersorg(music and lyrics)and it's meaning progress as the music and lyrics develop, so it has no static meaning at all, and isn't a Viking or a norse symbol, it's the symbol of Vintersorg.

mr V

Draugen · March 23rd, 2003, 05:52 AM

I had a local tattoo-guy draw the symbol for me now. If it turns out nice, it will be all over my back in a little while...

Vladimir · March 23rd, 2003, 06:49 AM

yes, viking symbols are different. Think of mjolnir, valknut. The vintersorg logo is nice invented though

RedHagar · March 23rd, 2003, 07:30 AM

It looks like a steering wheel doppat in the ocean.......

”Ja, det ska bli skönt med ett dopp.”

Vintersägen · March 23rd, 2003, 12:04 PM

Oh, sorry i didn't reallized that before... I was thinking that because all the times i've seen this symbol(by the way, it's an awsome symbol) it was in something viking-related. Well, sorry about my ignorance and thanks to you all that have helped me with that.

Vladimir · March 24th, 2003, 12:46 AM

No ignorance it were just your thoughts

to show some viking symbols:
Mjolnir, or the hammer of Thor. The god thor got it from the Dwarves. Whenever he throws it to the head of a giant it comes back.

Valknut I give a explanation later[img]/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Rabenreich · March 24th, 2003, 05:56 AM

Oh I'm curiouse how you'll do that.

Vladimir · March 24th, 2003, 01:53 PM

valknut:Also called "The Knot of the Slain". Three interlaced triangles is used as the symbol of Odhinn. Some times three interlaced drinking horns are used in the place of the triangles. There are several variations on the basic form. It symbolizes the power of Odhinn to bind and unbind the soul.

There also is the sunweel I guess

Aggressor · March 24th, 2003, 03:46 PM

The "Suncross" is the most commonly used symbol of Odin's power...

Vintersägen · March 29th, 2003, 03:13 PM

Well, thank you Vladimir for all the explantations.

If you want to teach more about viking symbols and Norse culture, i'm always paying attention...

EdgeCrusher77 · March 30th, 2003, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aggressor

The "Suncross" is the most commonly used symbol of Odin's power...

I agree with u, it appears on the back cover of the Bathory's HammerHeart album for example.

The only problem is that this symbol was also taken by the right wing extremists and fascisms, but that s another debat...

SonOfAbyss · April 10th, 2003, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintersorg

I think I've answer this several time before. The symbol is one that I've invented myself and it symbolizes Vintersorg(music and lyrics)and it's meaning progress as the music and lyrics develop, so it has no static meaning at all, and isn't a Viking or a norse symbol, it's the symbol of Vintersorg.

mr V

I am curious if you welded this symbol or just made it look as though you did, whatever the means... the outcome is great!!!

En Vind Av Sorg · April 25th, 2003, 08:32 PM

http://www.heathenfront.org

Guttorm · April 26th, 2003, 07:47 AM

Hmm, well, basically everything from that past time can be taken as a symbol, which holds a certain symbolic or religious value to us nowadays. The question is though, how much it meant back then...

Nidhoggr · August 26th, 2003, 05:15 AM

I've heard that Viking symbol of immortality is a dagger with spider legs. Does anyone know if that is true and where to find pictures of it? What rune represents it? Does anyone know where i can find pictures of Nidhoggr and if he had a symbol or a rune? Thanx a lot!!

March 22nd, 2003, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vintersägen Reaching the infinity Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alpha Centauri Posts: 125	Viking symbols I'm new on the scadinavian culture and i think you can help me with a doubt. I've saw a symbol thata is called a Trollcross in a Vintersorg's picture and in the cover of Cosmic Genesis(of course), and i wanna know... What this symbol means?

March 23rd, 2003, 02:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vintersorg (sym)phony (com)poser Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,045	I think I've answer this several time before. The symbol is one that I've invented myself and it symbolizes Vintersorg(music and lyrics)and it's meaning progress as the music and lyrics develop, so it has no static meaning at all, and isn't a Viking or a norse symbol, it's the symbol of Vintersorg. mr V __________________ Mathematics, precision and abstraction in a word! -mr V ´03

March 23rd, 2003, 05:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Draugen I I I Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Malmö, Sweden Posts: 1,209	I had a local tattoo-guy draw the symbol for me now. If it turns out nice, it will be all over my back in a little while... __________________ Skald Official Webpage Metal Monuments - my music blog My Last.Fm My record collection "Jordlagda i namnlösa gravar som ekar av tystnad Där gammelskogen viskar ett namn om och om igen Den kallar på hans väsen att åter andas liv i deras kroppar Ackompanjerad av gråa och regntunga moln ovanför"

March 23rd, 2003, 06:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vladimir Abandoned Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The netherlands Posts: 239	yes, viking symbols are different. Think of mjolnir, valknut. The vintersorg logo is nice invented though __________________ Vladimir's Viking Metal Page my viking metal page above viking metal forum Viking metal forum & Semi-Official falkenbach forum!! Check it out, for all your questions about falkenbach, skaldic art! But also discussions about folk/viking metal and other music/general discussions!

March 24th, 2003, 12:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vladimir Abandoned Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The netherlands Posts: 239	No ignorance it were just your thoughts to show some viking symbols: Mjolnir, or the hammer of Thor. The god thor got it from the Dwarves. Whenever he throws it to the head of a giant it comes back. Valknut I give a explanation later[img]/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Vladimir's Viking Metal Page my viking metal page above viking metal forum Viking metal forum & Semi-Official falkenbach forum!! Check it out, for all your questions about falkenbach, skaldic art! But also discussions about folk/viking metal and other music/general discussions!

March 23rd, 2003, 07:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
RedHagar Am I horrible? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In bed with Helga... Posts: 122	It looks like a steering wheel doppat in the ocean....... ”Ja, det ska bli skönt med ett dopp.”

March 23rd, 2003, 12:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vintersägen Reaching the infinity Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alpha Centauri Posts: 125	Oh, sorry i didn't reallized that before... I was thinking that because all the times i've seen this symbol(by the way, it's an awsome symbol) it was in something viking-related. Well, sorry about my ignorance and thanks to you all that have helped me with that.

March 24th, 2003, 05:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
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March 24th, 2003, 01:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vladimir Abandoned Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The netherlands Posts: 239	valknut:Also called "The Knot of the Slain". Three interlaced triangles is used as the symbol of Odhinn. Some times three interlaced drinking horns are used in the place of the triangles. There are several variations on the basic form. It symbolizes the power of Odhinn to bind and unbind the soul. There also is the sunweel I guess __________________ Vladimir's Viking Metal Page my viking metal page above viking metal forum Viking metal forum & Semi-Official falkenbach forum!! Check it out, for all your questions about falkenbach, skaldic art! But also discussions about folk/viking metal and other music/general discussions!

March 24th, 2003, 03:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Aggressor Einherje Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 1,144	The "Suncross" is the most commonly used symbol of Odin's power... __________________ A Furore Northmannium Libra Nos, O Domine!

March 29th, 2003, 03:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Vintersägen Reaching the infinity Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alpha Centauri Posts: 125	Well, thank you Vladimir for all the explantations. If you want to teach more about viking symbols and Norse culture, i'm always paying attention...

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April 26th, 2003, 07:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
Guttorm Aeftir Fiarri Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Götaland, Swithjód Posts: 282	Hmm, well, basically everything from that past time can be taken as a symbol, which holds a certain symbolic or religious value to us nowadays. The question is though, how much it meant back then... __________________ Skinfaxe är det som den skira dagen drar över människors mängd; raskast bland hästar för reidgoter syns han, mäktigast skiner hans man. Hrimfaxe är det som rider med var natt över nådiga gudar; från munbettet droppar var morgon faller, därav kommer dagg i dalar.

August 26th, 2003, 05:15 AM	#16 (permalink)
Nidhoggr Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slovenia Posts: 4	Immortality and Nodhoggr I've heard that Viking symbol of immortality is a dagger with spider legs. Does anyone know if that is true and where to find pictures of it? What rune represents it? Does anyone know where i can find pictures of Nidhoggr and if he had a symbol or a rune? Thanx a lot!!