The One Eye of Odin and Jupiter

“Odin, where have you hidden the eye? In the greater Fountain of Mimir.” In ancient Norse and Germanic mythology, it was said that Odin sacrificed one of his eyes at Mímir’s spring in order to gain wisdom. Odin’s Teacher of the Runes is known...

The Helm of Awe

The Helm of Awe (Old Norse Ægishjálmr, pronounced “EYE-gis-hiowlm-er”) is a powerful protective symbol used by the Vikings (Northmen, Norse or Normans) for the purpose of protection from illness, and disease. In Norse mythology it is said that it is a symbol that was...

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