Pendant Walknoten Wodansknoten

Pendant Walknoten Wodansknoten

750 gold, 16.5 x 17.5 mm

The three interlocking triangles of Wotan's knot symbolize the structure of the Germanic cosmos. The triangles embody the three realms of Asgard (world of the gods), Midgard (world of humans), and Utgard (underworld). The nine points represent the nine worlds: Asgard, Midgard, Hel, Jötunheim, Lichtalfheim, Muspelheim, Wannaheim, Swartalfheim, and Niflheim.
Furthermore, the Wodan's knot is also a symbol of fate. Like the three Norns, it represents the past, the present, and the future.
Historically, the Wodan knot is documented, for example, by the picture stone from Tängelgårda dating from the 7th century. Furthermore, the Wodan knot is also depicted on the Stora Hammar runestone.