I’ll be the first to admit it; Vegvisiris a damn cool symbol: It can be described as four lines crossing each other in the middle, with different — but similar — symmetrical symbols an… See more

The earliest known depiction of the Vegvísir was possibly in the Icelandic Galdrabók(a book of spells) from the 16th century. I write possibly, because there is no direct mention of t… See more

Whether we can link it to Vikings or not, the fact is that the Vegvísir symbol is extremely popular today among neo-pagans and Vikings (yes, the TV series) enthusiasts alike. Perh… See more

While it likely didn’t exist during the Viking Age, despite many people wanting it desperately to, it is still a symbol that seems to have been documented in the Nordic regi… See more

I’d like to end this guide to the Vegvísirby saying that while the symbol might not be connected to the Norse world or Vikings directly, I still like the look of it and think it carries a p… See more