{"title":"Swimsuits","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tie-dye-cavepainting-swimsuit","title":"Tie Dye Cavepainting Swimsuit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bold h2\"\u003eThe story \u0026amp; symbolism\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThis design is inspired by \u003cb\u003ecave paintings\u003c\/b\u003e around the world and the tie dye pattern is to symbolize the sky, with its northern lights, stars, nebulas and other wonders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith this design I want to merge together how the sky appeared as a mysterious vast thing to our ancestors and their attempt to understand and explain it. This same way the ancestors to us are now as mysterious and it's up for interpretation how we translate or understand their art. So this is a blend of two things that are mysterious and the interest to understand it that is human.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design features spirals, nebulas and northern lights as inspiration for the tie dye as mentioned, for the cave paintings there are sabertooth cats, mammoths and other animals and mega fauna but also the human part of people doing tasks together like fishing, gathering food, parenting kids and spending time with their families.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003ePHENOMENAS\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe tie dye of this design represent the different beautiful things we can experience from our planet. These are northern lights, sun wheels, whirlwinds, nebulas, the stars and so on.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eANIMALS OUT IN THE WILD\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe hoodie is themed roughly around the ice age, and during that time people lived amongst many animals. Many of which have now gone extinct, but here I've depicted mammoths, sabertooth cats and so on.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003ePEOPLE LIVING THEIR LIVES\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe people on this piece are seen living their everyday lives, to us it’s a spectactle but to them this was reality. They are seen raising a family together, hunting or gathering food, building together and communicating. The paintings and the tie dye are mixed in with hand prints as a way to connect these two concepts and to signal that we have been here and we are here now.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Subliminator","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":51836231385428,"sku":"SBOPS-609124-XS","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":51836231418196,"sku":"SBOPS-609124-S","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":51836231450964,"sku":"SBOPS-609124-M","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":51836231483732,"sku":"SBOPS-609124-L","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":51836231516500,"sku":"SBOPS-609124-XL","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/6565\/6416\/files\/Cavepainting_1_ae4cb08b-29db-40bc-80ec-a3bef80e71b6.jpg?v=1779014360"},{"product_id":"norse-mythology-swimsuit","title":"Norse Mythology Swimsuit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bold h2\"\u003eThe story \u0026amp; symbolism\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThis design is a combination of different artworks I've done to honor the Norse Gods. Each of them is set to represent a landscape or natural occurance that is fitting for them. The design itself is presented in a rough grungy way with a denimlike pattern, even though the fabric itself is as listed above. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eTROLLSKOG ULLR\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe embodiment of vast and deep nordic forests, trollskog means trolls forest and that is what Ullr is wearing in this piece. His cloak is made of moss, stones and fallen tree branches, which are characteristic of trollskogs. His hat is a large mushroom with a crooked tree growing out of it, and he wears on his branches 9 odal amulets, which symbolise the rings to swear oaths on. Ullr was said to be a god associated with oaths. In this piece he is in summer mode, meaning he does not have his skiis, instead the skiis have merged into being his bow - he can whenever he wishes to break out his skiis from the bow though as he is a great wizard\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn his back, he wears his shield, which is said to be able to travel across water. The shield here also symbolizes the sun, which Ullr representing the trollskog is wearing on his back, thus blocking out the sun, as often sun can not reach through the thick trees onto the ground, leaving it hard to navigate - instead you need to rely on other factors like moss on trees\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHis belt is a waterfall and the undergarment is stones and soil, which lie under the trollskog. His beard is earth worms, and the bottom of his cloak is roots of the trees. And some berries here and there as a cherry on top! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn your walks into deep forests, should you get lost, listen to the sounds of the branches and the wind. In these sounds lie the whispers that draw you closer to Ullr, who is waiting for you. Leave offerings the size of your palm in nine places. Leave them in stone, wood, moss, and water - on your ninth offering, Ullr will appear with his nine rings, which on each you swear an oath on. After this, he will show you the way out of the forest, were you to ever break any of the oaths, the next time you wake up will be back in that forest\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eÖDEMARK HEL\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eFrom as early as the Stone Age, we can see the end of life and the beginning of birth are a continuous loop as if leaving and entering are holding hands. This is seen in passage graves with their entrances always facing the direction where the sun rises, it is likely these people held a belief that the sun is born again – the same way those who had passed, sitting in the passage graves, would have seen the sun rise the same way you see the light the first time you exit a womb\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBut not everyone is blessed with this beautiful loop. Those who have done evil knowingly again and again will have a different loop. Their eternity is set in the desolate lands of Helheim, home to the goddess Hel from norse mythology. While many may pass through these lands on their way to the underworld, there are those who will be stuck here in the swamps with thick tar and disgusting stench. Forced to walk through these lands towards the exit of the womb I've depicted here as a spiral. The good will get to where they are destined, be it the halls of Valhalla or to return to life once more to finish goals they didn't get to finish before. But the cowardly, greedy and evil will once again wake in these swamps, under the layer unable to breathe and having to fight themselves onto the surface just to walk this path again and again\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSo, through your journey in life, dare to stand up and dare to help others. Lead by example, not by judging and ordering others what they should do. Respect others' decisions if they harm no one, respect others' beliefs if that is what gives them courage and the will to go through day by day. Force not your beliefs onto others but help them on their way. This way, you will keep yourself from struggling through these swamps\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eSTJARNGLÆR NOTT\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe guiding Goddess, watching over you. She is the embodiment of the night, and in this rendition, I've depicted her as a clear nightsky with all of the stars showing. That is also what Stjarnglær Nótt means, a star clear night\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAround her are constellations, distant planets and stars. Her skirt here is named bifröst and I've depicted it as the Milky Way - as the name bifröst could mean the shimmering path. In her hands, she is holding Tjasses eyes, a jötunn whose eyes were thrown into the sky. Her necklace is the shiny pole star - Polaris. Guiding you towards new adventures and journeys\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eSOLVÄND ODIN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe name Solvänd means the changing of the sun, the solstice. And just like the god Odin is masterful in shapeshifting, so is the sunwheel symbolizing the sun behind him - the sun alters everything we see and feel around us. During winter times is also when I've seen the most sun cross halos appear in the sky and to me Odin associates a lot with winter times, traveling from home to home. His eyes symbolize the two times of the year, one dark and full of mystery - the other wide open and paying close attention. I've depicted him wearing a cape of raven feathers and his helmet is etched with runes that say Hrafna on it, the Old Norse word for a raven.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis cape is also to symbolize the darkness covering the land during winter times, while his beard here is white and gleaming, like the summer sun. Just like the gods, the very sun, seasons and nature more broadly is to be honored and taken care of. Cause the nature around us is the true personification of all the gods around us. The changing of the sun is like law, it will always happen and you must overcome the changes that come with it. And this also applies to your personal life, we all have different equinoxes in our everyday lives - so let this remind you that when it's the darkest, it will only continue to get brighter. But when its the brightest, dont be wasteful and careless, but be smart and prepare so the dark periods are not as harsh.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eVISDAL HOENIR\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eA god from Norse Mythology who, in some stories, was one of three gods to create humans. He is also associated with storks because of the etymology of his name, which in proto germanic means stork - or it is a loan word from greek to proto germanic meaning \"the swan-like one.\" Thus, he would be the origin of the folklore that storks deliver babies, as he was one of three gods to create the first humans\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor that reason, I've depicted him with a stork headdress and, on his garment, are petroglyph ships filled with people, symbolizing him carrying into the world the first humans. And the reason he is hovering runes from his hands is that Hoenir is a project I've been building for over a year now, and you can find it on the Valhyr site. It is an English to Old Norse translator - not just a rune converter - but actually turning English words into Old norse, and yes, you can also see those words in many different viking valhalla odin futhark runes. Therefore, Hoenir is hovering the runes cause he is bringing you the capability to experience this old language and play around with it\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eHUGINN, MUNINN \u0026amp; METINN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eFrom old Norse mythology, we learn of the god Odin and his two ravens, Huginn and Muninn, representing thought and memory. He is afraid that one day they will fly so far away that they are unable to return, perhaps a metaphor for when he will go insane he will lose his mind and memories. It is also said in those tales from long ago that Odin searches for wisdom and is always eager to learn. He even sacrifices his eye and hangs from a tree for 9 days and 9 nights to learn of the runes. That is where my interpretation of the third raven comes from Metinn\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe names for Huginn and Muninn come from Hugr and Munr with the ending -inn, which is a common thing that happens to words that are turned into names in Old Norse. The name Odinn itself has it, as his name comes from Odr with the -inn ending. The third ravens name Metinn I've derived from the word Metnaðr, which means a goal, aspiration, or dream\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is also in this piece that I've interpreted Muninn (memory) as the past, Huginn (thought) as the present, and Metinn (goals) as the future. As in my view, all of these are equally as important, and I would be very afraid if any of these ravens were to never return. We need memories to learn from and to have something to think back of. We need thoughts to react to things happening now and to be able to exist in the moment. And we need goals and dreams to aspire towards something, to always keep us moving and not sitting still. As when you just sit still is when you eventually go insane the same way if you lose your thoughts or memories\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Subliminator","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":51844218093908,"sku":"SBOPS-609316-XS","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":51844218126676,"sku":"SBOPS-609316-S","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":51844218159444,"sku":"SBOPS-609316-M","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":51844218192212,"sku":"SBOPS-609316-L","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":51844218224980,"sku":"SBOPS-609316-XL","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/6565\/6416\/files\/NorseMythology_1_01376e11-afcf-4768-a5eb-82069354b387.jpg?v=1779014342"},{"product_id":"galdr-swimsuit","title":"Galdr Swimsuit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bold h2\"\u003eThe story \u0026amp; symbolism\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eGaldr is derived from the Old Norse verb Galan - which means 'to chant'. So galdr was the spoken word magic and through development on iceland it evolved into Galdrastafir, which are also known as 'Icelandic Magical Staves'. It was on Iceland that a majority of these staves were recorded down in grimoires like the Galdrabok - which features symbols and instructions on how to 'invoke' them, which often need spoken words to active - thus preserving the old ways of using galdr magic, with spoken words. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese staves are an interesting look into the dynamics of the conversion of Scandinavian countries and people from their natural beliefs to a man made and controlled religion like Christianity. While there definitely was conflict between the conversion, there was also more harmony amongst these people than for example the pagan people of the Baltics and Finland - where Christianty had to be forced onto the people in all ways imaginable only to fail eventually anyway. But with the Icelandic settlers, they were welcoming all gods and powerful beings to help them survive in the harsh conditions that Iceland has to offer. So these staves often feature reference to Norse gods and to the Chrisitan god and its saints.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe symbols themselves as well show this harmony between the new religion and the ancient traditions and faith of these people, while the symbols sometimes take inspiration from continental european mysticism the meanings of these symbols often derive from Norse mythology, and the struggles the people faced living in the north in a maritime culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor example the Vegvisir is a perfect example of old Norse myths and tradition mixed in with these new sigils, the symbol Vegvisir would lead one home on a ship even if the sea became stormy. A similar spell is listed by Odin at the end of the Havamal, where he can sing a song to calm the seas and return home safe. Another popular example is the Aegishjalmur, which again as a sigil is similar to witchcraft which was inspired by Christianity, but the name reaches back to old sagas of a helmet that would strike fear into the hearts of those that wish ill upon you - and the symbol itself is said to cause the same thing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eGALDR SYMBOLS \u0026amp; LITERATURE\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe design I've based on these Galdr books, there are many of these - and sometimes they were well kept family secrets - as the Christian church worked like an authoriterian regime and was very insecure and prosecuted those who didn’t follow the ruleset. Many of these are lost due to the same reason, as the Christian church burned many of these books, the same way the Christians burned Sami drums, or the same way the Chrisitans destroyed tagelharpas on the Estonian island of Saaremaa because 'they made the people too happy' and so on, I could continue but this is not really about my rant on that topic :D Anyway, this design features on the white the pages of these books - that explain how these spells work in old Icelandic and on the black are the staves themselves. The staves are on the right side of the design and the text on the left as the heart is on the left, so we keep the knowledge close to our hearts and the secret symbols we wear on our right - no one knowing the meaning without us giving them the context. The context we carry in our hearts, as long as we learn and carry these stories with us they will survive, no matter how much evil tries to destroy it.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Subliminator","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":51852099780948,"sku":"SBOPS-609548-XS","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":51852099813716,"sku":"SBOPS-609548-S","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":51852099846484,"sku":"SBOPS-609548-M","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":51852099879252,"sku":"SBOPS-609548-L","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":51852099912020,"sku":"SBOPS-609548-XL","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/6565\/6416\/files\/Galdr_1_a80fbaa8-6c48-42ec-8902-89b5503fda59.jpg?v=1778833599"},{"product_id":"valsgarde-viking-helmet-swimsuit","title":"Valsgärde Viking Helmet Swimsuit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bold h2\"\u003eThe story \u0026amp; symbolism\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThis design is based on historical finds from Valsgärde in Sweden, and overall what we believe that the viking helmet looked like. A lot of the viking helmets found are actually prior to the Viking age itself, landing in what is called the Migration era 300-700 BCE. This piece features different kinds of stylized helmets all over the design.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eVALSGÄRDE HELMETS\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eA closeup of the helmets, representing all the fallen and buried from ancient times - in a way they are reborn or immortal, some of their stories we know, we tell them to this day. But some of them we only know what they were buried with thanks to evolving sciences like archaeology, thus reviving them in a way that we find out about their life. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Subliminator","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":51853595279700,"sku":"SBOPS-609659-XS","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":51853595312468,"sku":"SBOPS-609659-S","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":51853595345236,"sku":"SBOPS-609659-M","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":51853595378004,"sku":"SBOPS-609659-L","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":51853595410772,"sku":"SBOPS-609659-XL","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/6565\/6416\/files\/Valsgarde_1_249647a5-15e3-4409-af26-ae1a30cceb05.jpg?v=1779014318"},{"product_id":"tyrs-path-swimsuit","title":"Tyrs Path Swimsuit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bold h2\"\u003eThe story \u0026amp; symbolism\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe design is riddled with references to the bracteates found that honor Tyr. These are kind of hard to find on the internet, but I’ve found a great site that features what seems to be most of them over at https:\/\/www.schleugerhard.com\/ladu-laukar-gakar-alu\/. The main chant is featured on some of the swords, as well as other phrases like “Aid me Tyr”, “Provide me with strength Tyr” and just the three Tiwaz runes and name of Tyr is present throughout the design. I’ve composed below almost every detail on this item. Some small small details will be left out so you can decipher these when you decide to get this or from the pictures here\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eBack design\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe back side features the face of Tyr. The noseguard is the Irminsul, with the beard composing of swords that have been engraved with a swirling design. The moustache is a stylized with elements to give the figure of a drinking horn. They eyeguards and helm elements are made up of swords as well due to the association with war that Tyr has. The helm split part is a spear that runs through the suncross symbol to hint at the oath Tyr broke when binding Fenrir, it shades the sun but then again it was a necessary step that seemed right at the time. The design branches out with a circle of stacked Tiwaz runes which roots read out Tiwaz in Elder Futhark. Further out the design is finished with swords engraved with chants towards Tyr and to invoke the powers of Tyr, these are different Viking age sword models.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eLeft arm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe left arm consist of a stacked and stylized Tiwaz rune on the shoulder with swords around it that clash on the lower part. This is the law and ruling hand of Tyr on this design to symbolize strength, power and determination. The chants written in runes run around the arm as well reading “LAÞU LAUKAR GAKAR ALU” which is up for debate what it means but one possibility is it reads “let healing tread nearby” – the latter part ALU is often found on many runic inscriptions and is speculated to be associated with Ale which ties into the Mead of Poetry. It held an important meaning when these inscriptions were made and was likely a way to empower or underline a certain ability. Nowaday a lot of languages still have hints to this word ALU for example in Estonian it’s ÕLU, Lithuanian ALAUS.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eRight arm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe right arm consists of Fenrir swallowing half of the hand to pay homage to the story where Tyr lost his arm to the large wolf when the gods tried to bind him. The gods brought different chains to shackle Fenrir as the wolf was growing so large that they became afraid of him and Odin had heard that during Ragnarokkr – that the allfathers faith would end in the hands of Fenrir. Thus the gods decided to bind him, fooling him into a competition to see how many chains he could break, hoping that they could lock him down. But the great wolf broke all the chains that were tried. Eventually the gods had the best craftsmen, the dwarves, create a shackle made of impossible things like the sinew of a bear and the beards of women. Fenrir saw this measly thing that he was about to be chained with and didn’t trust it – so he asked one of the gods to place their hand between it’s jaws in case they are trying to trick him. Tyr was the only one up to take this task as back then breaking an oath was the worst thing one could do, honor had great value. So as Fenrir understood that he can’t break free he locked his jaws and broke off Tyr’s hand. A sword was placed between Fenrirs jaws so he could not howl while locked away – the sword is present in this design as well with the runes reading “Fenrir” on it. The lower part of Fenrir is stylized in a pattern similar to the Viking age art as well as a rune row running through it with the chants towards Tyr – this is to symbolize the chain that is made of impossible things, it wouldn’t look regular but something very otherwordly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eFront design\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe front repeats the part seen on the left arm but instead of a stacked Tiwaz rune it features the sun cross inside it. The sleeves and waist contain the chants for Tyr and the hoodie contains the stacked Tiwaz rune rows with the rune chants, the inside of the hoodie is finished with an Oseberg pattern\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Subliminator","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":55603153338708,"sku":"SBOPS-645328-XS","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":55603153371476,"sku":"SBOPS-645328-S","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":55603153404244,"sku":"SBOPS-645328-M","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":55603153437012,"sku":"SBOPS-645328-L","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":55603153469780,"sku":"SBOPS-645328-XL","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/6565\/6416\/files\/TyrsPath_1_078c8e15-1a9d-462d-a15e-7d560a0232aa.jpg?v=1779014306"},{"product_id":"overhogdal-swimsuit","title":"Överhogdal Swimsuit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bold h2\"\u003eThe story \u0026amp; symbolism\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe design is based on the \u003cb\u003eÖverhogdal Tapestry\u003c\/b\u003e, which was found in Sweden. On it are depicted many animals, symbols, people and beautiful patterns. First it was believed to date to the medieval times, but on further research it was evident that this is much, much older - likely from the Viking age or perhaps even before that. Thus it was agreed that the great symbol in the center depicts the tree \u003cb\u003eYggdrasil\u003c\/b\u003e, from which the god Odin hanged himself to learn the runes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is also notable that on this design are animals with 8 feet. Possibly Sleipnir? Or perhaps depicting animals running fast, and where Sleipnir got his likeness from too. There are also temples or some kind of buildings on these and ships - therefore it is believed the depict the arriving of Ragnarök. In my opinion it symbolises some kind of great movement, either a migration - as we know around the viking age was also the migration period. And one of the possible causes for the viking age was that the people started moving out from Scandinavia, the reasons are unknown - perhaps this depicts this period, as it dates to roughly the same period.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eYGGDRASIL\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe symbol for Yggdrasil, it is shown almost extruding from an animals head - this could symbolize some animal at the depths of Yggdrasil, but I believe its just a question of perspective. I believe the animal is just in front of Yggdrasil. On the top of the tree we can see a bird, and we have literary evidence of a bird on top of Yggdrasil as well - named Víðópnir. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eOTHER TREE\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThere is notably another symbol on this as well - that is very similar. It varies a little bit but also features a bird on top. My own interpretation is that this is also Yggdrasil but from futher away. So the rows on the tapestry are as if zooming out and showing that the whole land is filled with people and animals moving in one direction. Here you can also see an animal with 8 legs which I believe is Sleipnir.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eANIMALS AND OTHER\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eOn the rest of the design are very interesting different animals - birds, horses, deers and so on. Also you can see what seems to be a gaming board for the 'viking chess' known as Hnefatafl. And you might have noticed it - another horse with 8 legs with two people on it. There is the story of Hadingus riding with Odin on a horse thats likely Sleipnir, this story comes from Gesta Danorum by Saxo Grammaticus. The other story that would've applied is when Hermod went to get his brother Baldr from Hel - he rode there on Sleipnir, but he did not return with Baldr. So this could be the story that has reached us through Saxo or it is a story that has not made its way to us yet. 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It features elements from folklore and actual landmarks on the places where these things exist or the stories are told. The map features a part of northern Europe with Sweden, Estonia, Finland and a bit of Norway on it - this is due to our brand being from Estonia and @mooselady being from Sweden. Below you can find more information about the details found on this hoodie:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eRunestones\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eFound in Sweden are runestones from before, during and after the Viking age, some of these runestones have been drawn on the design as well onto places where they actually exist and their small delicate details are preserved on your garment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eFolklore\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eLegends and myths are displayed on here, like Suur Tõll, Leiger and Kalevipoeg from Estonia. Kalev and the Kalevala bear can be found in Finland. King Åle, The Skogsrå, trolls and werewolves can be found in Sweden. Witches can be found on the design in places where foklore exists of them. These are all featured on the places where these stories likely originate from or have some kind of tie into mythology.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003ePetroglyphs\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eArt dating back to the bronze age, petroglyphs are rock carvings found almost all over Sweden. They are truly a magical sight to see in real life and something the both of us enjoy to go out and look at so we decided to include them on our design as well.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eSami art\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eUp in the north can be seen another Finno-Ugric peoples - the Sami. 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Riddled with references to legends of the Allfather throughout history, mainly inspired by the helmet plates found that are date to around the Vendel era.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eBack design\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eThe face of Odin in a Vendel era helmet style. It features the wolves Geri and Freki as well as many references to the Allfather around the helmet. The beard is made up of a calligraffiti font of runes and had stanzas from the havamal on it. You can also use this font and it's available at the blog section under announcements.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold h3\"\u003eFront design\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"margin-top-small\"\u003eTriangular shape to honor the Svinfylking, a formation that is said to have been taught to the humans by Odin himself. It featured two warriors on the front also known as Svinfylking - the boar warriors. 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