**** Extremist Symbols, Logos and Tattoos ****
**** Odin Rune ****
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Symbol Type |
General Racist Symbol |
Also Known As |
Norse Rune |
Traditional Use/Origins |
The Rune expresses faith in the pagan religion of Odinism and was originally a symbol of the Vikings |
Hate Group/Extremist Organization |
Neo-Nazis, White Supremacists |
Extremist Meaning or Representation |
Aryan heritage and cultural pride |
Background/History |
While not by nature a racist religion, Odinism is popular among white supremacists because its Old Norse origins are seen as representative of Aryan heritage and cultural pride. The symbol was common within Celtic and ancient Germanic cultures and was later adopted by the Nazis for this reason. There are many variations of this symbol. |