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Helm of Awe

Helm of Awe

CulturalSeed

runic

Construction note

The Ægishjálmur — eight tridents radiating from a centre.

About this symbol

Meaning
Protection and the power to instil awe / fearlessness.
Culture / origin
Icelandic magical tradition
Era
Recorded in post-medieval grimoires
Historical context
Appears in Icelandic galdrabók manuscripts as a protective stave.

Early-modern Icelandic, not Viking-Age; cite accurately.

Tags

norseicelandicaegishjalmurstave

SVG source

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