Is the Helm of Awe really a Viking symbol?
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 Published On May 28, 2020

The legendary Helm of Awe or Aegishjalmr is one of the most famous magic symbols associated with the Viking period and with Norse pagan religion and mythology. But is it actually Viking? Is it even medieval? Let's find out what proof we've got, and where we can actually trace this beautiful and mysterious symbol to.

Time to dig!

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Night In Venice by Kevin MacLeod
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