Leather Viking Valknut Bracelet or Wrist Cuff - Stitched Black & Red Leather

The triangular Viking symbol known as the Valknut (pronounced "VAL-knoot") is one of the most popular yet enigmatic symbols that appear in connection with Norse mythology. The word Valknut is a more modern Norwegian term that means "knot of those fallen in battle" because of it symbols association with death and Valhalla. The most popular historical appearance of the symbol is that which adorns the 7th Century Tangelgarda stone on the island of Gotland, Sweden. While the true meaning of the Valknut is not fully known, historian H.R. Ellis Davidson describes the Valknut as a symbol relating to the power of the god Odin and his ability to lay bonds on the mind, thereby rendering men either helpless or crazed and fearless in battle.We're offering this Valknut bracelet or cuff for those who prefer the subtlety leather over shiny metal jewelry. This is made of thick genuine leather in alternating black and red, with red stitching and an attached pewter Valknut in the center. It also has som