Rune horizontal wolfsangel in magic. Rare runes
Wolfsangel - Wolf Hook.
Rune or ligature? Defense or attack?
Wolfsangel (Wolf Hook) was originally a pagan symbol-amulet that protected its owner from the intrigues of "dark forces" and gave power over a werewolf. Subsequently, it became one of the non-alphabetic symbols of the ancient Germanic alphabet, moreover, it was used in two versions of the horizontal style: Wolfsanker - Wolf Anchor and Wolfshaken - Wolf Hook.
In medieval heraldry, it meant "wolf trap" - reliable protection. It is used in heraldry and now, it is present on the coats of arms of a number of cities. It was also used in Nazi and neo-Nazi symbols. At the same time, in various heraldry and symbolism, Wolfsangel was used and continues to be used in its various and very numerous interpretations and stylizations (horizontal, mirror, double, mirror-horizontal, etc., etc.), but this has nothing to do with runes .
The name Wolfsangel itself appeared in the late Middle Ages for the now familiar vertical version of the sign and literally meant “Wolf Noose” in German. But the name Wolf's Hook remained behind this rune.
In runic magic, the horizontal version of the Wolf Hook is rarely used. We are mainly dealing with the "classic" vertical version of the non-alphabetic Wolfsangel rune and the second frequently used version of this rune is, in fact, a ligature consisting of the Eihwaz and Nautiz runes, which is sometimes written not as a "rune", but as a "ligature" Wolf Hook"". Outwardly, they differ only in the slope of the transverse line. Therefore, probably, few practitioners make a distinction using the Wolfsangel rune in one or another version of the outline, but in vain! ..
In most sources, as I have already said, no distinction is made between the rune and the ligature, and even in passing they are not differentiated. Both options in most cases are simply indiscriminately called "Wolf Hook" and are positioned at the same time as a "rune of active protection."
But the fact is that for the two versions of the Wolf Hook there are very serious differences in the energies they contain, and in the consequences of their use. And, "not knowing the ford", these consequences, I dare to assure you, can sometimes be literally catastrophic for an inept operator who does not make a difference between the options!
So, let's figure it out.
The directly non-alphabetic ancient Germanic rune Wolfsangel is indeed initially protective. But: here it is necessary to keep in mind the aspect that this is not just protection, - this, based on its sacred magical meaning, is also a trap, a bait. That is, it is a defense that first attracts the enemy to you, and only then catches him in a trap and neutralizes him.
Thus, it can be unequivocally stated that this is not so much a rune of protection as a rune of a preliminary (preemptive) attack. This is the same wolf trap, or, if it is clearer, live barbed wire, with all the consequences that follow. Wearing it on yourself is pointless and unsafe.
This raises the question of the appropriateness of using this rune as a personal defense. It is obvious that this, in my opinion, is not justified - after all, there are many options for protection, much more unambiguous. And Wolfsangel as a personal protection is suitable only, perhaps, for extreme people who love to tickle their nerves.
True, I must make a reservation, I personally quite often use Wolfsangel when setting up personal defenses for clients, but only and exclusively as part of complex graphic settings, with the obligatory hex-separation of the Wolf Hook from the personal space of the protection carrier. Just like at a distance.
You can also successfully use Wolfsangel to protect a house, a summer residence, or another object, but according to the same principle - placing "traps" at a distance: physically or graphically better.
So, it is still possible to use the Wolfsangel rune as a defense, but not as an active defense, but only to set up a protective defense and at a distance. There is no talk of any active personal protection.
Thus, summing up, I sincerely do not recommend putting the Wolfsangel rune as a personal protection for yourself or your clients!
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But if the Wolfsangel himself - the Wolf Hook can still somehow be used for protection, subject to certain conditions, about which I wrote above, then here is his “brother” - the Wolf Hook ligature cannot be used categorically for your defense!
The fact is that the Wolf Hook tie is a rune of direct and unconditional action, like Turisaz. Your commands and reservations to her, as it were, "for information." As soon as you launch it into action, it must begin it, fulfilling its inner destiny, regardless of the faces. And the only object that is available to her in this case (if you unknowingly put her “in defense” for yourself) is you yourself, with all the consequences ... In addition, this connection contains a colossal energy rushing out in search of release. The tie is very strong, ancient and working.
I will say right away: if becoming seriously activated with this tie, it acts quickly, powerfully and lays down very serious damage on the physical, energy, and sometimes astral plane, literally piercing all spheres of the unlucky operator who used it to protect himself. The consequences of this can be very deplorable, I will not go into details. The resulting impact (even if it can be detected) is neutralized for a long time and not the fact that it is completely reversible.
Therefore, be extremely careful and careful!
You can use this tie only and exclusively for combat purposes, and in the presence of a specific attack and a specific enemy. And to apply - only on his image or other carrier of his data with a specifically stipulated intention. Visualization is also quite acceptable and effective. Further, the ligature is already working in the object that you are acting on, and already along it there is a flow of energy corresponding to the runes, far from being positive. This tie very quickly neutralizes the object, removes it from the path, removing the existing threat.
You need to activate the Wolf Hook tie only with a ritual or the Elements, while not allowing the use of your own breath, not to mention blood.
As they say, he who is forewarned is forearmed.
Wolfsangel - "Wolf Hook".
The rune repeats the shape of a special tool - the "wolf hook", with which wolves were caught in ancient times. It is assumed that the rune could transmit the sound ai.
The magical purpose is to protect, capture, fetter the movements and intentions of the enemy, ensuring one's own freedom. Often the rune requires very careful handling. In the Middle Ages, the rune was used for magical protection from wolves. In the 15th century, this rune turned out to be the emblem of a peasant uprising in Germany; in the 20th century, for some time it was a symbol of the German Nazi Party, then - a sign of one of the SS divisions.
Rune Valda.
Is of Frisian origin; phonetic meaning - ue. Dedicated to the god of winter and sky (Frieze Wald, Scand. Ullr) According to Nigel Pennick "it is a rune of personal power." It is difficult to judge how this is so, but the fact that the Wald rune with the winter solstice (Scand. Yule) can be unambiguously stated.
Rune of Erda.
The rune of the Earth and the earth goddess bearing the same name in the Germanic languages (Eatrth, Erda, etc.). It symbolizes, on the one hand, the Earth itself, its holiness and its magic, on the other hand, the connection with the native land and ancestors. Thanks to this, the Erda rune turned out to be the emblem of the racial department of the SS.
In Germany, they often do not distinguish between the Erda and Odal runes.
Rune Ziu.
Rune of one of the oldest Germanic gods. The name Ziw (Ziu) practically coincides with the name of the ancient god Zeus. Indeed, Ziu for a long time remained the supreme heavenly god, the lord of lightning, until he was deprived of this function by the newly appeared Thor and turned into a minor god of martial arts - the Scandinavian Tyr.
The rune unites the inscription of the Soulu rune and the Teyvaz rune and is considered the rune of power and denotes strength, concentration of energy, justice of retribution according to merit.
RUNES OF ALCHAINTA, WHICH ARE FORBIDDEN IN GENERAL MAGIC CIRCLES AND HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN DUE TO THEIR POWERFUL IMPACT AND DISTORTION OF SPACE DURING THEIR APPLICATION. TOTAL 38 RUNES OR SIGNS (GLYPHS). SEVEN OPEN, TEN INTERNAL, TWENTY-ONE HIDDEN. THE HISTORY OF THESE RUNES IS IN NO WAY RELATED TO SCANDINAVIA, GERMANY AND ICELAND, BUT GOES MUCH DEEPER...
GENERAL RULES FOR APPLICATION OF ALCHAINTA RUNES :
1. THE RUNE IS DRAWED BY A DESCRIPTIVE OBJECT (PEN, BRUSH, CUTTER, BURNER, ETC.)
2. THREE TIMES ARE REQUIRED FOR ACTIVATION WITH EACH SUCCESSIVE TIME LOUDER.
3. NO APPLICATIONS OF BLOOD FOR STRENGTHENING AND LIKE THINGS ARE NOT NEEDED!!! FOR YOUR GOOD...
4. SOMETIMES THE RUNE IS USED ONLY VISUALLY, WITHOUT A PHYSICAL INSTRUCTION.
5. THE OBJECT ON WHICH THE RUNE IS APPLIED IS STORE OR AT THE OBJECT TO WHICH ITS ACTION IS DIRECTED, OR IS PLACED IN THE PLACE WHERE ITS IMPACT IS NECESSARY.
6. AFTER ACHIEVE THE DESIRED EFFECT, THE RUNE CARRIER (THE OBJECT ON WHICH IT IS APPLIED) IS SUPPLIED TO DISSOLVING, WHICH CONSISTS OF TWO ACTIONS: a) SAYING THE FORMULA "Ataru Miner" OVER IT b) BURNING OR DESTRUCTION OF THE OBJECT-CARRIER OF THE RUNE.
7. A RUNE USED VISUALLY STOPS WORKING AFTER THE STANDARD 13 LUNAR HOURS.
RUNE NAME - "IHANTU"- USED FOR THINENING THE PERCEPTION OF OTHER WORLDS AND REALITIES. ELIMINATES THE LINE BETWEEN REALITIES. PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF VISION AND CONTACT WITH THE DIVISIONS OF OTHER PLANES. THE BEST USE IS TO APPLY ON THE OBJECT THAT WILL BE ALWAYS WITH YOU (RING, BRACELET, PENDANT, TALISMAN, ETC.). DEVELOPS SUCH ABILITIES AS clairvoyance, clairaudience and clairsentience.
RUNE NAME - "TOHNU". USED TO BREAK CONNECTION WITH ANOTHER WORLD OR REALITY. FOR EXAMPLE, NON-CROSS-CONNECTION OR CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER MEASUREMENTS. CUT OFF CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER CIVILIZATIONS AND LEVELS OF OTHER ENTITIES. VISUALIZE ABOVE YOURSELF IN BRIGHT BLUE COLOR WITH A THREE-STEP SAYING OF THE NAME OF THE RUNE.
(TO ANY VAMPIRES, NECROMANCERS, ETC., AND TO ALL THOSE WHO CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT DEPENDENCE ON PERMANENT FEEDING, THIS RUNE IS DANGEROUS TO USE)
RUNE NAME - "RONHNU".
MAIN APPLICATION - IN LIMITING ANY IMPACTS. WITH THE HELP OF ITS FORCE, YOU CAN WEAKEN ANY FLOW, WHAT IS POSITIVE, WHAT IS NEGATIVE, BUT NOT STOP IT. APPROXIMATE WEAKENING STRENGTH - BY 70%. WITH THE HELP OF THIS RUNE IT IS POSSIBLE TO REDUCE THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF UNCLEAN EARTH, GEOPATHOGENIC ZONES, ETC. USING THE SHADOW ASPECT OF THIS RUNE WILL HELP TO FULLY DISCONNECT THE NECROCONTACT AND DISCONNECT WITH A NEGATIVE SOURCE OR CARRIER. IT IS UNDESIRED TO USE IN BLACK MAGIC EXPERIENCES, T.K. THE EFFICIENCY OF YOUR RITES WILL BE REDUCED BY 50-70%.
RUNE NAME - "AILHA".
WE WILL NOT SAY TOO MUCH ABOUT THIS RUNE, T.K. SHE HAS A PARTICULAR POWER OF A KEY OR A HAMMER. JUST SAY THAT THE KEY POINTS OF USING THIS RUNE ARE: OPENING, PRINTING, HACKING
WARNING: DO LESS EXPERIMENT WITH THIS RUNE. FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL GOOD.
RUNE NAME - "OROHNU".
THE USE OF THIS RUNE IN ITS ONLY VISUAL ASPECT (IN THE SUPRAMENTAL PLAN) ALLOWS TO ESTABLISH CONNECTIONS AND COMMUNICATION WITH BEINGS AND ENTITIES WHOSE LEVEL IS FOREIGN TO EARTHLY. FOR EXPLANATION LET'S SAY THIS: FOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE ELEMENTALS OF STONES, OTHER RACES, OTHER WORLD FORCES, ETC. THE RUNE CAN SYMBOLICALLY BE CALLED A MENTAL BRIDGE. IT WILL ALLOW YOU TO ESTABLISH CONTACTS IN WHICH YOU WILL UNDERSTAND YOUR RECIPIENTS, WHERE IN A USUAL SYSTEM YOU COULD SIMPLY NOT UNDERSTAND THEIR LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT, AND THEY WOULD NOT UNDERSTAND YOU. RUNE IS OPEN AND GOOD IN THAT IT ESTABLISHES ONLY MENTAL CONTACT WITHOUT CREATING PORTALS AND OTHER TRANSITION ZONES BETWEEN THE WORLDS, WHICH WILL PROVIDE YOU FROM THE DIRECT IMPACT OF THE FORCES AND ENERGIES OF THOSE WITH WHOM YOU COME INTO CONTACT.
RUNE NAME - "SAHANTU"
THE USE OF THE RUNE LEADS TO CONTACT WITH ENTITIES ADJACENT TO THE HUMAN RACE. WITH SO-CALLED ELEMENTALS, FAIRIES, ELVES, LITTLE PEOPLE AND OTHER ENTITIES THAT WERE VISIBLE AND CONTACTED WITH PEOPLE MORE WILLINGLY. BUT THEN THE CONNECTION IS INTERRUPTED AND IT IS ESTABLISHED WITH DIFFICULTY AND THAT IN RARE CASES. HERE FOR SUCH CONTACTS "SAHANT" IS SUITABLE. IT SHOULD BE USED ONLY VISUALLY AS WEARING ON YOURSELF PERMANENTLY MAY LEAD TO UNWANTED ACTIVATION OF VISION AND MENTAL CONTACT AT AN UNNEEDED MOMENT (YOU DO NOT NEED THE DIAGNOSIS OF SCHIZOPHRENIA!).
THE BEST USE OF THIS RUNE IN NATURE IN PRACTICES OF CONTACT MEDETATIVE OR AT HOME WITHOUT EXTRA WITNESSES.
RUNE NAME - "TOLAKHN"
THE USE OF THIS RUNE IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONCEPT OF "SACRED PROTECTION". THE POWER OF THIS GLYPH-RUNE IS REFERRED TO LAST RESORTS OR TO EXTREME PROTECTION MEASURES WHEN THERE IS NO TIME FOR COOKING AND RITUAL PROTECTIONS. RESORT TO HER IN EXTREME CASES WHEN YOU ARE IN A SITUATION SIMILAR TO "WELL NOW EXACTLY KHAN !!!". WITH THE HELP OF TOLAKHN YOU CAN PROTECT EVEN FROM A DEATH REVERSE STRIKE OR SUCH ATTACKS AS "THE HELL FLOODING OF SEVEN" OR "THE APPEARANCE OF THE BLACK HORSE" (HARING OF DEATH), etc. THE USE IS IN BRIGHT VISUALIZATION OF THE TOLAHN RUNE AND SAYING HER NAME MENTALLY OR ALOUDLY.
DO NOT USE IT IN SMALL SITUATIONS, AS THE POWER IT evokes IS RELATED TO THE HIGHEST SOURCES (MERCY OF BALANCE, SAFETY OF DATA AND LEGALITY OF ERRORS) AND TO THE LORDS WHO WATCH THEM. DO NOT COST SUCH FORCES TO DISTURB ON SMALL WHERE IT IS POSSIBLE TO DO BY OTHER MEANS.
BTW, MEDITATION ON THIS RUNE GIVES SPECIAL QUALITIES AND STATES, BUT YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THIS AFTER PERSONAL PRACTICE WITH HER.
PRACTICE AND SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE...
TOLAHN SHOULD NOT BE APPLIED ON TALISMANS AND AMULETS AND INTRODUCED INTO A GENERAL ORNAMENT WITH OTHER (OTHER) MAGIC SYMBOLS AND SIGNS. FOR MEDITATION, IT IS BETTER TO APPLY ON THE PAPER WITHOUT SPEAKING THE NAME AND PLACE AT A DISTANCE FOR MEDITATION AND CONCENTRATION. DURING MEDITATION, PRONECT THE NAME MENTALLY AND AS LIKE A WHISPER, IN ORDER TO CALL TO THE FULL POWER OF THE RUNE.
Sharp, dynamic, swastika-like. Broken like Lightning. Sign, under the name of the Man-Wolf. Werewolf. Werewolf. Sign of Defense and Attack.
Wolfsangel is an ancient runic sign, whose roots go back to the deep pre-Christian times of old Europe.
It seems that graphically the shape of the Wolf Hook imitates an ancient tool for catching wolves. In the old days, especially in winter time, this hunting hook was hung on a tree with a piece of meat, which beckoned hungry wolves into a pre-prepared trap - a kind of "air" trap. The beast was caught on a sharp hook that pierced its mouth, forcing it to hang helplessly until the arrival of the hunter. It is very likely that this object gave the name to this ancient symbol.
Wolf's Hook (Wolfsangel) was also called ground traps (Fussangel). These were sharp wooden or iron stakes, hooks, pins, which were hidden in the grass, protecting their territory, property, livestock and even castle walls, both from predatory forest animals and from the advancing enemy troops.
It was the protective, protective properties of the Wolf's Hook that came into use in the medieval heraldic symbolism of Europe. Wolfsangel became a symbol of the fence, independence. It flaunted on the shields of many noble noble families (protection from all evil, valor in hunting, protection of territories, independence), on the arms of free cities (Bornheim, Wolfsheim, Wolfschlugen, etc.), as a sign of skilled artisans (freedom in creation ) and even under a different name - the Wall Anchor - is found as an object of architectural decoration in medieval buildings. It is because of the representation of Liberty and Freedom that since the 14th century the Wolf Hook was used to mark border posts and stones.
In the 15th century, Wolfsangel became the emblem of the townspeople who fought against the mercenaries of the German princes. During the Thirty Years' War, Wolfsangel became known as the "Sign of Arbitrariness".
The symbol of the Wolf's Hook is also observed on the German dagger of the secret people's court - Vehmgericht.
The secret people's courts of Wemgericht appeared in Westphalia at the end of the 12th century, soon spread throughout all German lands, and finally disappeared only in 1811. The purpose of this secret organization was to arrange courts and carry out sentences according to the old German law, in defiance of the local jurisdiction of the ruling princes of the land, who were reluctant, and sometimes not at all willing to submit to the central authority of the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
The Vehinic Laws may predate the Carolingians, and even academic historians admit that the Vehmgerichts originated in the local courts of pre-Christian times. These illegal, but effective tribunals of old German honor especially manifested themselves in the 15th century, but due to the enemy efforts of independent feudal lords, from the 16th century they gradually began to lose their invisible, but very strong influence.
As mentioned above - on Wemgericht's dagger there was a symbol similar to the Wolf Hook, in which the famous Austrian mystic Guido von List saw the transliteration of the double Sig runes corresponding to two Swastikas - Sunbeam and Lightning. Wolfsangel is also directly similar to the eighteenth rune of the Armani series - Gibor. This implies that the Wolf's Hook - a symbol of freedom, independence and amulets, as it were, masked the sacred Armanistic wisdom, the Swastika, Light, Sun, Order.
This is where we come to Wolfsangel's esotericism. Firstly, it is the Divine Guard and a sign of Victory for the sake of Freedom - physical and spiritual. According to some sources, this sign is closely related to the annual cycle in which the Solar Spit kills the winter wolf Isegrimm (eisgrimme - winter cold). Also, this is a Sign that gives superiority and protects from the dark forces of the Werewolf - Werewolf, which can also symbolize the Human Wolf - the Werewolf.
If you look at the sign purely from a graphical point, then it is similar to the Latin letter Z, where two opposite poles are connected in the middle, then, as it were, turn inside out from each other in a mirror image. The two manifestations of the world are united in one with the Gates of Crossing in the Middle. (Note: Many European myths tell us that in order to become a Werewolf, a person needs to go through a conditional Gate - whether it's an arch of intertwined branches, whether it's an old root that goes out, whether it's a stump, whether it's a dark hole - a person goes there man, but comes out in a new world, in a new spiritual and physical appearance). physical and metaphysical. Spirit and matter. Nav and Yav.
Wolfsangel is also similar to the Eyvaz rune, which symbolizes the sacred Tree Yggdrasil, its Worlds, and walking through them. Therefore, the Wolf, as a symbol of Liberty, Loneliness in Search, Gluttony in search of prey, acquires a new meaning. Werewolf, like a Human with the Spiritual qualities of a Wolf. Wolfsangel is his Shield and Sword - Defense and Attack. This is his fence, independence, liberties, a weapon applicable both to defense and attack. That is why this old Aryan sign of the Wolf's Hook flaunted on military equipment, buttonholes and sleeve insignia of the SS troops: 2nd SS Panzer Division "Das Reich", 4th SS Police Mechanized Infantry Division, 8th Armored Regiment, 34th Dutch SS Division, Hitler Youth.
That is why the leader of the English fascists Oswald Mosley chose him as the emblem of his movement (Arrow of Lightning). But not only him, but also a number of organizations during the Third Reich, and after. For example, the Nationaal-Socialistische Beweging (NSB, National Socialist Movement) is the most influential nationalist party in Holland from 1931 to 1945, which wanted to unite Flanders and the Netherlands, become the second leader in Europe after Germany. Wolfsangel served as a symbol of the post-war German organization resistance "Werewolf" (Werewolf).
Wolf hook or wolf hook.
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Rune "Wolfsangel", has two graphic styles, horizontal "Wolfsangel" and vertical. Usually they say that the position of the rune does not matter, but this is not entirely true, these are two completely different signs by meaning, although they are united by one name "Wolfsangel". Here are two options:
The mark is known (in Europe) as the "wolf's hook" or "Doppelhaken". In the vertical version, it is also known as "thunderbolt" (Donnerkeil), in the horizontal version, the sign is called "werewolf", that is, "werewolf".
The term Wolfsangel is often used to describe two different heraldic symbols. It is not entirely correct to combine the signs with the same name, since despite the similar shape, they have completely different meanings (German Mauerhaken or Doppelhaken - a wall hook and a double hook (for hunting)), and it is also not entirely correct to call both runes the word wolftrap, since the runes are called German. Wolfsanker and Wolfshaken, i.e. Wolf Anchor and Wolf Hook.
The name Wolfsangel itself appears in 1714 in the heraldic reference book, Wapenkunst, which describes different kinds characters:
"Wolffs-Angel, Franz. hamecon, lat. lat. uncus quo lupi capiuntur, - in the form of a crescent and is most often in a ring, with this sign they catch (subdue) wolves.
The above quote refers to the horizontal form of the sign.
The sign was used to tame wolves, to subdue wolves, to catch them, but not to protect them from them, based on the meaning from this source. If we take into account earlier sources, then the signs actually form different parts of a single whole, but in themselves they are different. The horizontal Wolfsangel is the weapon used to catch the wolves, and the vertical Wolfsangel is the part of this weapon, the hook on which the bait (meat) was put on. The coat of arms was only the vertical Wolfsangel of the von Stein clan, the sign was not enclosing, it was just a bait. And the horizontal sign was a weapon in general.
But this version may well not be original, in even earlier sources the sign is described as “construction”, it repeats the shape of a construction tool of the 13th century and denoted iron or work with iron. smile
I don’t see the point of drawing it on myself, to be honest, the sign is not protective, it’s a bait, a trap, it can be a weapon, but from a specific situation or person, besides, if we assume that this is a weapon, then what’s the point of putting it on yourself, then it’s better in a photo of a person, in principle, of course, you can apply it to yourself, but only if there is a specific object on which the action will be directed. If we take into account the "construction" meaning of the sign, then it makes sense to make a talisman, for the development of any situation, for example, but in general, the sign is more of a trap and a weapon.
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Two runes "Zig" formed the name of our SS. The death's head, the swastika and the Hagal rune demonstrate unshakable confidence in the final victory of our philosophy.
G. Himmler
"... The great gods - Odin, Ve and Willy carved a man from ash, and a woman from willow. The eldest of the children of Bor, Odin, breathed soul into people and gave life. To bestow them with new knowledge, Odin went to Utgard, the Land of Evil ", to the World Tree. There he tore out his eye and sacrificed it, but this seemed not enough to the Guardians of the Tree. Then he gave his life - he decided to die in order to rise again. For nine days he hung on a branch pierced by a spear. Each of the eight nights of Initiation revealed to him new secrets of life. On the ninth morning, Odin saw runes-letters inscribed on a stone. His mother's father, the giant Belthorn, taught him to carve and color runes, and the World Tree has been called since then - Yggdrasil ... "
So talks about the acquisition of runes by the ancient Germans "Snorrieva Edda" (1222-1225), perhaps the only complete review heroic epic ancient Germans, based on legends, divinations, spells, sayings, cult and religious rites of the Germanic tribes. In the Edda, Odin was revered as the god of war and the patron of the dead heroes of Valhalla. He was considered a magician and a necromancer.
Runes and runic letters are signs of the ancient Germanic alphabet, carved on stone, metal and bone, and have become widespread mainly in Northern Europe. Each rune had a name and a magical meaning that went beyond purely linguistic boundaries. The style and composition changed over time and acquired magical meaning in Teutonic astrology.
It is quite natural that Heinrich Himmler, who from a young age showed an increased interest in the spiritual world of the "Nordic ancestors" and sincerely considered himself the reincarnation of the founder of the First Reich, Heinrich the Fowler, elected in 919 the king of all Germans, could not pass by the "Aryan heritage", which fits perfectly into his worldview. As conceived by the Reichsführer SS, the runes were to play a special role in the symbols of the SS: on his personal initiative, within the framework of the Ahnenerbe program - the "Society for the Study and Dissemination cultural heritage ancestors" - the Institute of Runic Writing was established.
Until 1939, all members of the SS Staff studied the meanings of the runes as part of a general training course. Until 1945, 14 runes were actively used in the SS, but already in 1940 the mandatory study of runes was canceled, which gave the runes even more mystery.
The swastika is one of the oldest ideographic symbols. The name comes from a two-syllable Sanskrit word meaning "welfare" in translation. It is a regular equilateral cross with ends "broken" at a right angle. Symbolizes the infinity of existence and the cyclical nature of rebirth. As an emblem of "racial purity of the Aryan nation" was first used in Germany on the eve of the First World War. After 1918, it was depicted on the regimental and divisional standards of the Freikorps, for example, the Erhard brigade. In August 1920, Hitler used the right-handed swastika in the design of the party banner and later compared his insight to the "effect of an exploding bomb." The swastika became the symbols of the NSDAP and the Third Reich. This symbol was used quite often by both the SS Troops and the SS Apparatus, including the German SS, for example, by the SS formations in Flanders.
"Zonnerad", "solar wheel" or "solar swastika" is an Old Norse sign, a symbol of thunder, fire and fertility of Aryan magicians and sorcerers. In the SS Troops "Sonnerad" was the emblem of the volunteer motorized division "Viking", the regiment and later the division of the SS Troops "Nordland", most of which were staffed by immigrants from Scandinavia. The "solar swastika" was also used in the symbolism of the "Schalburg" Corps, which was a Danish formation of the SS Apparatus.
Rune "Zig", an attribute of the god of war Thor. A sign of power, energy, struggle and death. In 1933, SS-Hauptsturmführer Walter Heck, a graphic artist in Ferdinand Hofstatter's workshop in Bonn, when developing a layout for a new badge, combined two "Sieg" runes. The expressive lightning-like shape impressed Himmler, who chose the "double lightning bolt" as the emblem of the SS. For the opportunity to use the sign, the budgetary and financial department of the SS paid the copyright holder a fee of 2.5 (!) Reichsmarks. In addition, Heck designed the SA emblem, combining the runic "S" and the Gothic "A".
The rune "Her", a symbol of collectivism and comradely mutual assistance reigning in the ranks of the SS, was used in one of the variants of the divisional standard of the 11th Motorized Volunteer Division of the SS Troops "Nordland".
Rune "Wolfsangel", "wolf hook" - a pagan amulet that protected its owner from the intrigues of "dark forces" and gives power over a werewolf - a werewolf. In medieval heraldry, it meant "wolf trap" - reliable protection. In the 15th century, it became the emblem of the townspeople who fought against the mercenaries of the German princes. This is the oldest symbol of freedom and independence, known since the time of the Thirty Years' War and as the "Sign of arbitrariness." It is currently preserved on the coat of arms of the German city of Wolfstein. "Wolfsangel" was originally the emblem of the NSDAP, and in the SS Troops it was used as divisional emblems of some tank units, for example, the SS Panzer Division "Reich".
Wolfsangel (2nd version)
The emblem of the VA (Weer Afdeelingen) - the Dutch equivalent of the NSDAP. Sign of members of the German SS in Holland. Later it was used in the design of the triumphal standard of the 34th Volunteer Infantry Division of the SS Troops "Landstorm Nederland".
Rune "Opfer", a symbol of self-sacrifice. After 1918, this rune was used by war veterans as a sign of belonging to the Steel Helmet. Later, a commemorative badge with the "Opfer" rune was issued in honor of the so-called "Martyrs of November 9" - 16 Hitler supporters killed by the police during the "Beer putsch" in 1923. It was also used as an element of the graphic design of wound patches ( SA) and invalids of the SS.
Rune "Aif", a symbol of purposefulness and enthusiasm. Badge of special forces of the SS, in particular, Hitler's personal adjutants and especially close associates. A jacket with aifruna in 1929 was worn by Rudolf Hess.
The rune of "Life" - such signs were worn on uniforms by participants in the selection program developed by Himmler "Lebensborn SS" - "Source of Life". It was used in SS sphragistics and office work: the rune was affixed to personal documents and carved on tombstones of SS members to indicate the date of birth.
Rune "Toten", a sign of death - for designation in documents and tombstones"the dates of departure to the" Hall of the Dead "- in German mythology, this was the name of the palace of Odin, where soldiers who fell in battle fall.
Rune "Tyr", a symbol of intransigence in battle, an indispensable attribute of the god of war, thunder and fertility Tyr. The tombstone in the form of the rune "Tir" was installed on the graves of the SS instead of the Christian cross. Sometimes it was tattooed under the left shoulder crease of SS members, along with the designation of the blood type. The patch on the left sleeve of the uniform indicated the end of the officer's "special school SA Reichsführer SS" (until 1934) and subsequently transformed into the badge of the SS department for the preparation of reserves. In the SS Troops, it was used in the symbols of the 32nd SS Volunteer Infantry Division "January 30", formed in February 1945 and staffed by the teaching staff and cadets of the SS cadet schools.
The rune "Heilszeichen", a symbol of success and good luck - elements of runic ornamentalism, in particular, were engraved on the SS award ring "Dead Head".
Rune "Hagall", symbolized the inflexibility of faith (in the Nazi sense of the word), required of each member of the SS. This rune was widely used during various SS ceremonies, in particular, at weddings.
Rune "Odal", a symbol of family and consanguinity. The badge of the employees of the SS Main Directorate for Race and Settlements, as well as the emblem of the 7th Mountain Division of the SS Troops "Prinz Eugen", which became the first formation in the SS, staffed exclusively by Volksdeutsche.