Viking Helm Of Awe Gift Mugs

The Norns, Norse Goddess who weave the tapestries of men and gods.

Helm of Awe (Old Norse Ægishjálmr) is a divine Norse symbol of victory and protection. Several sagas (including Galdrabók) mention that it was being used not only by the Viking warriors but even the dragons (sounds really hard to believe, right?!). Nevertheless, Volsunga says that Sigurd took it after killing the dragon Fafnir.

The dragon / snake swallowing its tail symbolizing an endless return and infinity with The Helm of Awe. The Helm of Awe is an Icelandic magical stave invoking the protection of the Norse gods.

Collection of Norse symbols in a mystic rune circle.

The Helm of Awe is an ancient Viking symbol used as protection from illness, and disease. It was worn on the forehead to induce fear in enemies and to protect against the abuse of power.

Viking Helm of Awe

Helm of Awe (Ægishjálmur) round white

Pronounced “EYE-gis-hiowlm-er”, this particular Icelandic rune was used to protect warriors and to instill fear in their enemies. The name can be broken down into two parts: 'ægis-' meaning of terror/awe, and '-hjálmr' meaning helm or covering

Collection of Norse symbols.

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Helm of Awe (Ægishjálmur)

Helm of Awe (Ægishjálmur) round

Helm of Awe (Ægishjálmur) white

The helm of awe is an Icelandic symbol of protection and victory. The symbol was believed by many to create a sphere of protection around the person.

Mjolnir, the Hammer of Thor is undeniably one of the most popular fictional objects in popular culture today. It has been helped in no small part to that position by the spectacular success of the Avengers movie series and especially the popularity of Thor, the Norse god who wields it. The Mjolnir/Mjölnir is actually part of the Norse mythology of the peoples of Scandinavia and tales of its creations and marvelous feats are about a thousand years old. The name, ‘Mjolnir’ is commonly accepted to mean ‘Lightning’ in the capacity as the hammer of the God of Thunder but the root word is more similar to the words ‘grind’ or ‘crush’.

Gungnir is the name of the mighty spear that belongs to the god Odin. As you’d expect for the weapon of a god, Gungnir is no ordinary spear. It was created by the dwarves, the most skilled smiths in the cosmos, as is related in the tale of how the gods’ greatest treasures were made. Gungnir is said to have runes carved on its point, which presumably increase its aim and deadliness through magic. In the war between the two tribes of gods, Odin led the Aesir gods into battle against the Vanir. He began the battle by hurling his spear over the enemy host and crying, “Óðinn á yðr alla!” (“Odin owns all of you!”).

As one of the lesser-known Viking symbols, the Web of Wyrd is a symbol in Norse mythology that represents the interconnectedness of past, present and future. According to the myth, the Web of Wyrd was woven by the Norns/Nornir, the Shapers of Destiny in Norse mythology. The symbol comprised of nine staves contains all the runes thus symbolizing all ‘the possibilities’ the past, present and future brought and might bring. It is also called ‘Skuld’s net’ as Skuld was believed to be one of the Norns that wove the web.

Viking Vegvisir Symbol Fire texture

Helm of Awe symbol mixed into a background of futhark runes. Design by Aurora Jordan of The Antlered Path

aegishjalmur protection sign from norse mythology

A vegvísir (Icelandic for sign post or wayfinder) is an Icelandic magical stave intended to help the bearer find their way through rough weather. The symbol is attested in the Huld Manuscript, collected in Iceland by Geir Vigfusson in 1880 (but consisting of material of earlier origin). A leaf of the manuscript provides an image of the vegvísir, gives its name, and, in prose, declares that "if this sign is carried, one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known". The vegvísir is mentioned in two sources, the Huld Manuscript compiled by Geir Vigfusson in Akureyri in 1860 and The Galdrabok, a magical grimoire. The vegvísir is often confused to be a Viking symbol. There is no evidence of this...

The Troll Cross is a Norse symbol of protection thought to be a part of Swedish folklore mostly. The symbol is in the shape of an Odal/Othala rune in the Elder Futhark. It is believed to provide protection against evil elves, trolls and dark magic.

Shield helm, as described in Volsungasaga and favoured by Fafnir.

Ensure victory in battle with this magical Icelandic Stave

bloody Berserker, Berserk, Norse, berserker Viking Bear Claw with Aegishjalmur

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Ensure victory in battle with this magical Icelandic Stave

Aegishjalmur protection Sign, Viking, Norse. In stone look with celtic knots/knotwork

The Helm of Awe or Helm of Terror (Icelandic: Ægishjálmur, Old Norse Œgishjalmr) is an object in Norse mythology and subsequently the name of an Icelandic magical stave.

Pink Neon Vegvisir: A Vegvisir (written in futhark signs) is an old Viking magical stave. If this sign is carried, one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known. This neon design is for all those, who love vikings art, runes and pagan culture.

Icelandic Staves Pattern in Black & White

Icelandic Staves Pattern in Blood Red & White

Icelandic Staves Pattern in Blood Red & White

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Ensure victory in battle with this magical Icelandic Stave

Icelandic Staves Pattern in Black & White