Large wall hanging 19 x 6 inches
£40.00
The Vegvísir is a magical symbol from Icelandic culture that is often called the Viking compass, Nordic compass, or runic compass.
The Vegvísir is a symbol of guidance and protection that is said to help the bearer find their way in bad weather and unfamiliar surroundings. The word vegvísir is Icelandic for "wayfinder" or "way shower".
The Vegvísir is made up of eight runes that radiate out from a central point, similar to the spokes of a wheel or the rays of a star. The runes are surrounded by other runes from the Norse alphabet.
The Vegvísir is not a Viking Age symbol, but is instead a folk feature that was borrowed from continental occult magic. The earliest known attestation of the Vegvísir is in the Huld Manuscript, which was collected in Iceland in 1860.