Valknut or also called Wotan's knot is a symbol from Germanic mythology that consists of three
triangles knotted together. The etymology derives it from valr 'warriors who fell in battle and knot
knots. Most of it was historically evidently actually represented in connection with battle scenes,
sacrificial scenes or with Odin / Wotan on picture stones and rune stones.
In its meaning it points to the trinity of life, death and resurrection. Most of the time, a depicted Fylgia
(animal follow-up spirit) is always associated with the Valknut in depicted scenes. The symbol
consisting of three triangles knotted together clearly has a triune symbolism.
The interpretations are extremely diverse, such as Past, present and future It is often seen in
connection with the three brothers: Wotan, Vili and Vé, who killed the giant Ymir and thus ended the
rule of the giants. There are also interpretations that the Valknut as a symbol for the three Norns
(goddesses of fate) or for the 9 worlds.
The Wotan's Knot is also known as Hrungnir's Heart, derived from a giant who challenged Odin
and was slain by Thor.
