| Valknot |
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Disclaimer: Nazi Germany glorified an idealized "Aryan/Norse" heritage, consequently extremists have appropriated many symbols from pre-Christian Europe for their own uses. They give such symbols a racist significance, even though the symbols did not originally have such meaning and are often used by nonracists today, especially practitioners of modern pagan religions religions
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Symbol Type |
Neo-Nazi Symbol
General Racist Symbol |
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Symbol Description |
Three interlocking triangles
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Also Known As |
Valknut, valknutr, Hrungnir's Heart
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Traditional Use/Origins |
The Valknot, or "knot of the slain," often represented the afterlife in old Norse carvings and designs. It is often considered a symbol of Odin.
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Hate Group/Extremist Organization
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Neo-Nazis, Racist Skinheads
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Extremist Meaning or Representation
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See below
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Background/History |
Some white supremacists, generally racist Odinists, have appropriated the Valknot to use as a racist symbol. Typically they use it as a sign to indicate a willingness to give their life to Odin, generally in battle. Nonracist pagans may also use this symbol, so it should be carefully examined in context.
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