Huginn & Muninn Art

Huginn and Muninn are two iconic ravens in Norse mythology, closely associated with Óðinn

These intelligent and mystical birds serve as Óðinn's constant companions and emissaries, playing a significant role in his acquisition of knowledge into the ongoings in the Norse cosmos.

Their names translate to ‘Thought,’ and ‘Memory,’ and they are said to perch on Óðinn's shoulders. 

Each morning, the raven god will send them out to fly around the whole world, gathering news and information which they will then whisper into his ear when they return before breakfast.

The connection between Óðinn and ravens is an ancient one, and ravens in general are referred to as ‘Óðinn’s birds.’ They also serve as embodiments of his own thoughts and his own memories, and it is said that each day he fears that thought will not return, but he fears even more for memory. 

Old Norse: Huginn ok Muninn

Runes: ᚼᚢᚴᛁᚾ ᛅᚢᚴ ᛘᚢᚾᛁᚾ⁠