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Top 5 Viking Tattoos | Runes, symbols and meanings

Tattoos are not something new, these images engraved on the skin have been present for thousands of years for different reasons, be it social status, aesthetic issue or a deeper or spiritual belief.

tattoos in nordic culture

The Vikings used tattoos as a means of communication with the gods or as talismans that were capable of giving them strength, protection or healing effects. Today these same Nordic-inspired designs are still used frequently, often to show changes or situations in our lives that have marked us in a transcendental way.

Tattoos with marine motifs

Some of the most common tattoos in this theme are the elements of the sea, given the deep connection that the Vikings had with this element.

The most common are those that show their most characteristic boats. The longship It was a light and resistant boat, with a shallow draft, which allowed them to introduce them inland through the rivers, thus being able to assault inland populations. They were often decorated with relevant figures that made them look more ferocious in battle, such as dragons and all kinds of mythological elements.

longship tattoo

Gods Tattoos

Among the tattoos featuring gods, the most common are the Valkyries, goddesses in charge of accompanying worthy warriors who had fallen in battle to Valhalla . Another recurring reason is odin, lord of war and also god of wisdom. Odin's tattoos therefore represent knowledge, eternity and strength.

The wolf Fenrir It is also a recurring motif in these tattoos. Son of the god Loki, he represents ferocity and strength. Other common symbols are those showing the Mjölnir, Thor's hammer, representing the strength of the bearer.

runic tattoos

If there is something that characterizes Viking tattoos, it is the runes. The symbol Valknut, commonly called the knot of death, whose meaning is fallen warrior, it is carried by those who are willing to die in battle.

Valknut symbol tattoo

Another very common symbol is the Vegvísir , Viking tool used in navigation. The origin of the word is Icelandic, and it translates as guide on the way, it is said that if you carry this sign you will never lose your way, even in storms or bad weather.

Vegvísir Tattoo

Other common symbols would be the Aegishjalmer, so as not to lose sight of the goals of our life or the Inguz, that gives us the strength of our origins when we have situations that unbalance us.

Aegishjalmer Tattoo

 

inguz tattoo

The list of Viking symbol tattoos is very long and they are very personal as they can reflect your character. Therefore, we recommend that you choose carefully which one you identify with, before it becomes part of your skin forever.

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