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Published: 2008-04-02 21:12:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 40429; Favourites: 225; Downloads: 0
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The valknut, valknutr, valknot, or "knot of the slain," is an ancient Scandinavian symbol devoted to Odin.For this drawing, in addition to shading each triangle to distinguish them from each other, I drew various phrases in runes. They're transliterated English, so they're hardly authentic, but they still look decent.
They are:
"In Odin's name,
In Odin's time.
"I hear the call,
I enter the hall.
"My choice is here,
my path is clear."
"Urdh, Skuld, Verthandi."
That last phrase is simply the names of the Norns, who govern Wyrd and Orlog.
BTW, just so's you know, people who wear this symbol generally do so to let Odin know that he can take them at any time.
If you truly don't have a problem with that, here's the image available on a t-shirt: www.zazzle.com/runic_valknut_tβ¦
***EDIT ADDED 04/17/14 - Due to overwhelming requests, I hereby give permission to all who request it to use this image SOLELY for the purpose of getting a tattoo. All I ask in return is that you take a photo of the finished tatt and e-mail it to stephen.bergstrom@att.net. ***
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Great drawing!
Did you know ?
TheΒ ValknutΒ is one of the most famous and popularΒ Viking symbols. Also known as Odinβs knot, Hrungnirβs heart, the knot of the slain warrior and the Heart of Vala, the Valknut is considered as the symbol of Odin.
This symbol found on old Norse stone carvings and funerary stelΓ©sΒ is sometimes called βHrungnirβs heart,β after the legendary giant of theΒ Eddas.This emblem is also found in art depicting the GodΒ Odin, where it may represent the god's power over death. Some versions of the valknut can be drawn in some strokes, making it a popular talisman of protection.
source:Β bavipower.com/blogs/bavipower-β¦
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praise be to Oden praise be to the asagods!
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Where it says I hear the call that's the symbol for K where it says Call so it would be Kall?
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It phoenetic. There is no "C" rune as pertains to English. There's Sowilo for the "S" sound, and and Kenaz for the hard "K" sound.
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Ah from what I've seen there is a rune for C or maybe that was just some people trying to complete the alphabet but thanks for the insight.
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No prob. The Elder Futhark has but 24 runes. There have been other sets over the years, but this is the one I connect with the most.
There are no runes that transliterate to "C," "Q," "V," or "Z." There are two runes, however, that represent double-letter combos. Thurisaz is "TH", and Ingwaz is "NG."
Hope that helps.
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Yeah I know about the NG and TH runes I was just going off what Ive seen in pictures like img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20β¦
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If I'm remembering correctly, that particular chart was for a video game that contained a form of runes for the player to solve. It borrowed quite a few from the Elder Futhark, but just flat-out made up the others.
Runes have a long and interesting history, and there are lots of books on the subject.
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Yeah I know Ive actually been trying to find any books to do with runes I wanted to learn more about them because I found out I come from European roots and was invited by odinist and by friends of mine who study asatru only problem is I live in australia so finding any thing to do with asatru is proving difficult.
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Stephen,
May I have your permission to use your image as a tattoo? I'll send you a photo of the completed tattoo to your e-mail as requested.
Regards
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The statement up there says as much, but yes, you may.
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Hello, sir.
I would like your permission to have this tattooed on me. I like the inscription and love the detail. It really is nice work.
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Awesome, thank you.
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Yes, you may. Please send a photo of the finished tatt to the e-mail listed on the image page.
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Love the inscription on it. ^_^
A lot of runes I see in art don't say anything and are just the alphabet or somthing, it always disappoints me slightly.
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I live and work with the runes, so I totally understand. I see those pieces out there, and it just frustrates the heck out of me.
It's like walking into a Greek temple and the inscription above reading "ABCDEFGHIJK..."
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Exactly! Finally someone gets it.
I kind of accidentally learn the elder futhark 7 years ago, I swear its not that hard to translate something that says something. But no its always F U TH A R K. *Sigh*
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Roman. I meant Roman.
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I was wondering if I could get this embroidered on the back of a sweatshirt. I could incorporate your name into it if you wish. If not I'll just use a generic valknut. Yours was too awesome so I had to ask.
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Hi. I don't know if I still have the large file of this. My hard drive gave up on me a few months ago, so I don't know what I have access to at this point.
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I don't think I would need a large file. I could use the one already there if that's okay.
Just let me know!
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Okay, just don't go nuts and sell it to all your friends or anything like that.
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I help my fiance at an embroidery shop. If it's any consolation, It is going to take a while to digitize.
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Great image Stephen. The runes are a perfect touch.
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Thanks. It's also going to be my next tattoo.
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Could I purchase this as a hi res digital image? I've been looking for the PERFECT valknut for a custom piece I'm printing on my truck. This is by far the best I've seen.
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Quite possibly. I'll need to find the original file on one of my hard drives.
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hey its been a while since i asked so i wanted to make sure its still alright if i use it in a tattoo and also could ya possibly shoot me an email because i kinda wanted to put my full name instead of the urd, skuld, and verthandi but i was wondering if you knew how to convert my full name into runes. ill send you a message to your profile for my email if its possible
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no prob. just shoot me a note.
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note for what again??? im sorry.... im not the absolute brightest... umm well to translate my name if you can it would be anthony richard surprenant
i am assuming that each side of the very inner triagnles is one of the places therefore 1st middle and last name would work?
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Go back to the page with the valknut, it'll show the entire thread of messages.
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This is really fantastic, can I use it for my tattoo too?
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Certainly. Please post a photo of it once you're done so I may see it.
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Hello, i've found your valknut very awesome and i would love to use your design for my tatoo, i really love it !
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Go for it. Just take a picture and post it for me, please.
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Thank you.
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Your Very Welcome
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I have to agree... Very good work. Hail.
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awesome drawing, it looks like i would be able to feel the writting if i touched it. i like how clearly you wrote, very easy to read. glad to see acurate elder futhark.
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I have heard of folk connecting this symbol with the nine worlds or the Norns.
But yes, if you are wearing it for Odin make sure you mean it
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Hi! I am going to be getting a tattoo soon and have been looking for a clear and richly designed drawing and would like permission to use yours as the basis for my tattoo.
Thanks for drawing this, it is fantastic!
-mike
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I just had the exact same thought when I saw this!
-Eli
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No problem. PLEASE post a photo of the completed tatt when it's done, okay?
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hey man im a marine and everybody is giving me shit for not having a tattoo but i just havent been able to find the right looking valknut that i want. i saw this and its badass. i was looking to use this as a tattoo. but i want permission first is that alright? also i was wondering do you know how to translate words or names into the runes?
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Sure, thanks for asking. I can also transliterate names into runes.
Where are you stationed? I'm in San Diego, sort of close to MCAS Miramar and within driving distance to Camp Pendleton.
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oh im overseas. im stationed in okinawa japan. but i was hoping that anthony richard surprenant could be translated and placed inside the valknut where Urdh, Skuld, and Verthandi are placed. next pay i could buy some points on here and give ya some as a way of saying thank you if you could draw one up with my name inside it. but theres no hurry i got 2 weeks till pay day so take your time if your willing to draw it up. i would be most thankful and reguardless of anything i am gonna tell some of my marine buddies about this site and bout how good your drawings are. thanks and have a good day
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