Comments on: Björk’s Symbolic Tattoo: Vegvísir, A Protection Symbol

By: Psu Edon

Psu Edon — Sat, 08 May 2021 17:04:51 +0000

the Vegvísir seems to be a modern invention, not being document anyplace beyond the late 1800s

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 28 May 2019 05:33:47 +0000

The Vikings were pretty good at marking things. They didn’t leave any markings like those. The symbols in question have nothing to do with the Vikings. This stuff is more recent Icelandic witchcraft. Iceland has a rich culture of witchcraft.

By: Maik

Maik — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:28:30 +0000

In reply to Branden. This is exactly what I thought, possibly the mentioning in the Galdabrók is the first time it had a visual presentation. I'm not sure about the Vegvísir however it wouldn't be strange if vikings used an Ægishjálmur. However we may never know if the visual presentation would've been the same as in the Galdabrók

By: Justin

Justin — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 01:06:04 +0000

In reply to Viking Rune. Vegvísir is late 17th century, as are almost all complex galdrastafir. Their first appearance, in very simple form, is 15th century.

By: Branden

Branden — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 05:02:04 +0000

I am a little confused about the time period that these symbols are associated with. I understand that the Helm of Awe and others are in the Galdrabrok, but I’ve also read that there have been previous mentions, such as in the Poetic Edda when Fafnir bears the symbol in battle. The collected texts in the Poetic Edda hold stories of heroes and mythology directly from the Viking age, correct? So would that mean that the origins of the symbols are 500+ years older than the Galdrabrok? The only thing I know the Galdrabrok certainly gives us is visual representation of the Helm of Awe and other symbols, but perhaps it does not hold the origins?

By: Viking Rune

Viking Rune — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 18:27:09 +0000

In reply to James. Documented proof that something didn't exist? You made my day.

By: James

James — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:47:28 +0000

16th Century you say yet there is no real documented proof that both symbols were not existent at an earlier time. When it comes to bind runes and old symbols such as this , there is a lot of information out there . And …i dont believe your perception of the background of these symbols is accurate at all..Timing wise nor the origin.

By: Viking Rune

Viking Rune — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:25:19 +0000

In reply to Alexandra. It's very subjective, Alexandra. I think it depends on your own beliefs.

By: Viking Rune

Viking Rune — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:24:48 +0000

In reply to Alex. Not sure what do you mean by 'activate', Alex.

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 12:41:00 +0000

Is there a spiritual significance to the placement of a norse tattoo on the body?