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Odin’s Horn (Triple horn, Horned triskele) 28 Mar 2013 | 07:57 am
The Triple Horn of Odin is a stylized emblem of the Norse God Odin. This symbol consists of three interlocked drinking horns, and is commonly worn or displayed as a sign of commitment to the modern As...
Valknut 29 Dec 2012 | 03:49 pm
Also known as: Hrungnir’s heart, heart of the slain, Heart of Vala, borromean triangles The emblem at left found on old Norse stone carvings and funerary stelés, is sometimes called “Hrungnir’s heart...
Thor’s Hammer (Mjolnir) 29 Dec 2012 | 01:22 pm
This Mjolnir, or Thor’s Hammer, is an ancient Norse symbol, a stylized representation of the legendary magical weapon of the Norse God Thor. “Mjolnir” means “lightning,” and symbolized the God’s power...
Shamrock (Trefoil, Cloverleaf) 19 Dec 2012 | 08:12 pm
The Shamrock is the ubiquitous symbol of all things Irish. Although today it is usually regarded as a simple good luck charm or a St. Patrick’s day decoration, it is one of the oldest Celtic symbols. ...
Monstrance (Ostensoria) 20 Apr 2012 | 08:24 pm
The monstrance is the ceremonial vessel used in during the Roman Catholic Mass to display the consecrated communion host. Although the monstrance has taken many shapes during the period of its use, it...
Cornucopia (Horn of plenty, Horn of Amalthea) 16 Jan 2012 | 03:03 pm
The Cornucopia (Latin, ‘horn of plenty’), a spiraling, woven basket overflowing with an abundance of produce, is an ever-present symbol of harvest prosperity. The symbol dates back to an ancient tale ...
Indalo (Mojacar Man) 8 Jun 2011 | 01:15 am
Indalo is an ancient Andalusian symbol. The original image, dating from Neolithic times, can still be seen in the “Cave of the Signboards” at Almeria, in Southern Spain. He appears as the figure of a ...
Keris 8 Jun 2011 | 01:10 am
The Keris (Malaysian, dagger) originated in tenth-century Java and can be found throughout Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia and Indonesia. The keris is a talismanic weapon- a sword or dagger wit...
Rapanui Birdman 8 Jun 2011 | 12:58 am
This mysterious bird-headed figure, referred to casually as the “Birdman,” is one of many strange symbols found on inscribed wooden tablets written by the early people of Rapanui (Easter Island.) The ...
Heartline Arrow (Zuni animal fetish) 8 Jun 2011 | 12:46 am
The heartline is found on Zuni fetish drawings of animals; it represents the breath as the life force of the animal. Amulets containing heart line drawings are considered powerful talismans. Rela...
