Moreover, practitioners of Hinduism believe that the “third eye” is located on the forehead where the Vikings would draw the Helm of Awe for protection. There has been evidence that some of the Nordic people migrated out of the Indian subcontinent, which is why the similarity between the Helm of Awe and the Dharma Wheel is sometimes considered to be more than just a coincidence. The trishool is also often represented to have horizontal crossbars, as seen in the Helm of Awe. Shiva has always been depicted to hold a trident known as trishool in Sanskrit.
Since the Aegishjalmr’s arms are actually tridents, they are somewhat associated with Shiva, the Destroyer of Worlds in Hinduism. Similar to the Aegishjalmr that has eight arms, the Dharma Wheel has eight spokes positioned in a circular shape.įurthermore, tridents are among the most common symbols in Hinduism. It is believed to protect the home and provide a way toward enlightenment. The Dharma Wheel, also called the Dharma Chakra (Dhamachakra), is one of the oldest symbols from ancient Indian culture. Aside from the Wiccan Magic Circle, the Helm of Awe is also linked to Buddhism’s Dharma Wheel. Aegishjalmr’s Similarity With Other Culture’s Symbolismsĭespite the possibility of coincidence, Aegishjalmr or Aegishjalmur bears similarity with symbols from other cultures. Isa literally means “ice” and as such, may represent “hardening” against trials. The true meaning of Isa runes is also under debate, although in general, it is related to the fearsome frost giants. Meanwhile, the spikes positioned perpendicularly on the arms are called the Isa runes. Their original name is yet to be known, but they are commonly referred to as Algiz in the modern age.Īs a rune, the meaning of Algiz has a lot to do with protection and dominating over an enemy, making it fitting of the true intention and meaning behind the Helm of Awe. The arms or prongs of the Helm of Awe are believed to be Z-runes. These crossbars are thought to strengthen the protection provided by the symbol.Īegishjalmur, the Helm of Awe and Terror by Bourbon-88 on Shutterstock Meanwhile, the eight prongs provide the bearer protection against all evil and danger that may be cast upon him from all directions.įurthermore, each of the Aegishjalmr’s prongs is also represented to come with three crossbars. As such, it is linked to the Magic Circle, which is used by Wiccans to invoke protection. The central circle in the Aegishjalmr basically represents the circle of protection within which the bearer is sheltered from harm. Viking-age Aegishjalmur pieces do not have the circle of runes. This, however, is a stylistic addition that originates from more recent times. Sometimes, the symbol is shown or drawn with a circle of runes surrounding it. The eight prongs are identical to each other. Four of the eight prongs are in the cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west), while the other four are in between them. In terms of appearance, the Aegishjalmur has a circle at the center, which is surrounded by eight arms or prongs. The Aegishjalmur Symbol’s Appearance Analyzed Rather, the symbol imparts ultimate protection to the wearer when it is inscribed or painted on one’s forehead. In the Poetic Edda, the Aegishjalmr was referred to as the “helmet of terror”, but it does not come in the form of an actual helmet.
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