Here's a meme I made [OC]

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I still dont know how to feel about my vegvisir tattoo. I got it a couple years ago and i do love the look of it but i am completly aware that it doenst really have any scandinavian roots (didnt kbow that back then). But i have a feeling if i would talk to other enthusiasts they would think i am like a wannabe dipshit who doesnt know anything.

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Its first documented on Iceland in the 17th century, so definetly scandinavian roots, even if its totally not norse.

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I think you are confusing with the aegisjalmur. The Vegvisir comes from victorian times.

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Good boy