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Norse symbols and emblems are very numerous, and each of them has played a very important role in Scandinavian culture. Representation of their faith, invocation of their gods, physical and mental protection, instilling dread in their enemies, the Vikings used their symbols for different purposes. And speaking of Viking symbols, we cannot miss Mjöllnir, which is one of the most famous of them.
Mjöllnir, pronounced "Miol-nir", is the name given to Thor's mighty hammer in Viking mythology. According to the translators of legends, the word Mjöllnir would mean "lightning" in Old Norse. In ancient Norse myths, Mjöllnir literally means “the crusher”. Thor's hammer is the strongest weapon of the nine kingdoms of vikings and it represents the power of the God of Thunder who could defeat the Giants and unleash lightning at will. Specialist historians also claim that Mjöllnir can mean white and thus evoke purity, in particular the purity of white lightning.
@Europäisches Heidentum
This weapon, forged by two dwarves cited in Norse legend, offers great power to whoever lifts it. However, Mjöllnir is endowed with an enchantment, it can only be lifted and used by a person who is worthy of it. And to wield this weapon, Thor always had to wear magic iron gloves as well as a divine belt. This fearsome weapon of the god of thunder ensured the protection of gods and humans, which is why the symbol of Mjöllnir was carried by the vikings for a long time. The Scandinavian people decided to use the emblem of Mjöllnir as a reminder of the power of Thor.
@pagan_tats
@originals_tattoos
In Viking legends, Mjöllnir is the hammer of Thor, the god of lightning and thunder. And the Mjöllnir symbol is therefore the symbol that represents the hammer of Thor. The Vikings wore it as an amulet around their neck. In general, they made pendants from iron, amber, bronze and sometimes even silver, there were all sizes. Mjöllnir pendants and amulets were worn by warriors throughout the Viking Age to symbolize faith in Germanic gods. This emblem, a sign of faith from the Norse gods, was worn as opposed to the crucifixes that Christians wore to show faith in Jesus Christ.
@mekanictattooboutique
This very common symbol in the North symbolizes the protection of the universe against evil forces, and especially the giants who were the greatest enemies of the gods. Neo-pagans use the symbol of Thor's hammer to symbolize the power and courage of the god of thunder. He had slaughtered hundreds of giants with this weapon. For them, the Mjöllnir emblem represents the vast power of this great god who protected gods and men. Thor's hammer, a testimony of vigor and authority, remains in the hands of all judges to this day.
@zharawin
And there you have it, you have discovered what the symbol Mjöllnir represents for the Vikings. It was not just a symbol for them, they attached great importance to it.
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