The valknut, a symbol consisting of three interlocking triangles, appears in a wide variety of archaeological finds ascribed to the Germanic peoples. While its true meaning remains a matter of speculation to date, some experts tend to believe that it may be associated with Odin, the father of all gods in Norse mythology. It has now found its place in modern culture, adorning many pieces of jewellery, talismans or decorative objects, and is particularly popular with followers of Paganism, also known as Germanic Neopaganism (for example, followers of Ásatrú).
A particularly popular drinking vessel during the early Middle Ages in Scandinavia, it enjoyed mentions in both the Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda. Although Viking Age horn fragments are rarely recovered in archaeological excavations, the number of surviving metal horn fittings suggests that their use was much more widespread than actual horn finds indicate.