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Valknut variations. On the left unicursal trefoil forms; on the right tricursal linked triangle forms.. The valknut is a symbol consisting of three interlocked triangles.It appears on a variety of objects from the archaeological record of the ancient Germanic peoples.
The Valknut symbol in a form topologically equivalent to a Triquetra or trefoil knot. Found in early medieval Germanic inscriptions (see Tangelgarda Odin.jpg). See also Valknut-Symbol-borromean.svg and Valknut-Symbol-3linkchain-closed.png. For an alternate version of with thicker black lines see Valknut-Symbol-triquetra-alternate.svg.
The Valknut symbol in a form topologically equivalent to a closed three-link-chain. See also Image:Valknut-Symbol-borromean.svg and Image:Valknut-Symbol-triquetra.svg . Note that this form of the Valknut probably did not occur in medieval times (as versions of the Valknut equivalent to the Trefoil knot and the Borromean Rings linked above did).
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The Valknut is a sacred symbol of ancient origins. In modern times it is used mainly by Asatruar and Vanatruar Heathen denominations. This is a depiction of the Valknut topologically equivalent to the Borromean rings. Date: 2007: Source: Based on Image:Valknut black.PNG. Author: Nyo and Liftarn: Permission (Reusing this file)
[9] [10] The link itself is much older and has appeared in the form of the valknut, three linked equilateral triangles with parallel sides, on Norse image stones dating back to the 7th century. [11] The Ōmiwa Shrine in Japan is also decorated with a motif of the Borromean rings, in their conventional circular form. [2]
The Valknut symbol in a form topologically equivalent to the Borromean rings. Found in early medieval Germanic inscriptions. For monochrome version, see File:Valknut.svg. See also Image:Valknut-Symbol-3linkchain-closed.png and Image:Valknut-Symbol-triquetra.svg.