The Norse word Aegishjalmr/Aegishjalmur/Ægishjálmr pronounced “eye-gish-hiowlm-er” means The Helm of Awe or The Helm of Terror. Popular Vikings Tattoo Designs and the meanings of Viking symbols Modern Viking tattoo designs are not actually from the Viking age but mostly inspired by the Norse mythology including mythological objects, animals, symbols and weapons.
Others get Viking tattoos fascinated by the Norse mythology, culture and beliefs. These days Viking tattoos are very popular among the people with Norse heritage who like to show their pride by carrying Viking tattoos on them. No one can really confirm the symbols or the patterns or designs that the Vikings used to use for their tattoos but it is likely that they would have used symbols from Norse mythology and the ancient designs found in their artworks on the jewelries, carvings on bones, boats and other artifacts. Viking tattoos were consist of ancient Norse symbols, various knot patterns or dark green symbols of trees. History tells that the Vikings were covered in tattoos from the tips of their fingers to their necks. They used to sail in their longboats and raid the coasts of Britain and nor-west of France for centuries. The name ‘Viking’ came from a language called ‘Old Norse’ that means ‘Pirate Raid’. Vikings were famous for their sailing and navigational skills. Vikings were the groups of warriors who came from Scandinavian countries such as Norway, Denmark and Sweden between 700 AD – 1100 AD (known as Viking age) in order to raid and settle in Europe, Asia and North Atlantic. 4 Popular Vikings Tattoo Designs and the meanings of Viking symbols.
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