But it is also a path of leadership, and leadership often requires you to make ruthless decisions that tear you apart. Odin’s path demands self-sacrifice – the part Odin plays in the mythology practically shouts that. Odin’s path isn’t simple, and it isn’t for the faint of heart. All Asatru/Heathen (whatever you want to call yourself) will pay homage to Odin, but there aren’t people lining up outside Odin’s door saying “Hey, your path looks nice and comfy. The truth is, the Valknut is Odin’s symbol – only those who follow Odin’s path specifically will wear this symbol.
The idea that a piece of jewelry could cause you to die is ridiculous (unless it’s cursed, of course), and the Valknut isn’t cursed.
It’s generally assumed that the Valknut and Hrungnir’s heart is the same symbol, so general consensus wins out on this issue for me.įor anyone who doesn’t know what the Valknut is, this is the symbol:Ī lot of mystery surrounds the Valknut, and it is known as the “Knot of the Slain” because those who wear it tend to die violent deaths. It has two other names – Hrungnir’s Heart and the Knot of the Slain. The reason the Valknut is known as Hrungnir’s Heart is that the Prose Edda mentions a legend that claims Hrungnir, a frost giant, had a heart as strong as stone that ended in three sharp points. The Valknut is a symbolic representation of Odin.
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