VIKING SYMBOLISM & MISINFORMATION
CUTTING THROUGH THE BULLSHIT
There is a LOT of Misinformation surrounding Viking Tattoos and Symbolism
The world of Viking tattoos and Norse symbolism is rife with misinformation, especially surrounding popular symbols like the Vegvísir and Ægishjálmur. While these staves are captivating, they are often misrepresented and marketed as "Viking" without historical basis. The people doing this are trying to make a quick profit from the Viking buzzword, which has gained a lot of popularity in recent times.
Mass-produced items aren't really an issue, they can be thrown away in favour of something authentic. Tattoos, on the other hand, completely different story. Those are permanent. If you're gonna spend your hard earned money and endure a lot of pain to decorate yourself in Viking/Nordic art, do your research. I’ve been there—I have tattoos I regret because I didn’t research properly.
My goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can honour your Viking ancestors with confidence.
ARTICLES I'VE WRITTEN
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THE HELM OF AWE
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THE VALKNUT
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THE WEB OF WYRD
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MJOLLNIR
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STOP GETTING SHIT VIKING TATTOOS FROM PINTEREST
There's a lot of Misinformation on Pinterest, a lot of theft too.
And Pinterest just so happens to be where many people go to get their Viking Tattoo ideas.
Below you'll find some placeholders for a page I plan to add here soon, where I'll point out some of the popular Pinterest Viking Tattoos alongside my thoughts on them.
Even though I don't really like these designs, I can appreciate that many people resonate with them at first glance. At the very least, you deserve to know what they mean, so I'll do my best to help. That being said, many of these designs are most likely stolen from the original artist, so I'd still advice against tattooing them.
I just so happen to have the solution you're looking for - My Norse Mythology/Viking Tattoo eBook: Viking Tattoos Vol. 1
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GUNGNIR BINDRUNE? NOPE
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THIS RUNIC DESIGN & ITS CLONES
INTRODUCING MY EBOOK: VIKING TATTOOS VOL. 1
A huge collection of *250 Norse Mythology & viking Themed Tattoo Designs, Curated in Collaboration with over 30 Nordic/VikingTattoo Artists & Illustrators