Wotans knot
The or the Valknut is a Nordic symbol, consisting of either three in each other tangled triangles
or a knotted polygon with six corners, similar to the Triqueta.
The Valknut is also known as Wotan's knot. In its meaning it points to the trinity of life, death
and resurrection. Most of time a depicted Fylgia (animal follow-up spirit) always becomes in
depicted scenes connected to the Valknut. That of three triangles knotted together existing
symbol clearly has a triune symbolism.
The interpretations are extremely diverse, such as Past, present and Future It is also often
seen in connection with the three brothers: Wotan, Vili and Vé, who slew the giant Ymir,
thereby ending the rule of the giants There are also interpretations that the Valknut
symbolizes the three Norns (Goddesses of fate) or for the 9 worlds.