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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.
 

The success of the Vikings, which shaped a whole period of time, was due, among other things, to their shipbuilding skills to lead back. Their unique dragon boats were so perfectly thought out that they weren't just extreme were quick, but also caused fear in their enemies by their appearance.

With these, They could also use ocean-going ships to travel to distant foreign countries via new sea routes touring. Since their arrival was mostly associated with violence and looting, the seafarers spread Fear and horror all over Europe, in parts of North Africa, and even as far as America.

Through the The combination of rudder power and large striking sails made it the fastest Viking boats to almost 40 kilometers per hour. They were even there through the use of so-called sun stones able to measure the position of the sun even when it
is cloudy or at dusk to orientate yourself on it.

The most important building types of the Viking ships were those as warships used longships and the so-called Knorr, which was built wider and higher and thus than Transport ship for goods was used.