The Ægishjálmur, or the Helm of Awe, is probably the most well-known stave in modern Iceland. You’ll see it carved into jewellery and printed on T-shirts, as well as constituting what is probably the most popular tattoo choice amongst enthusiasts of Nordic cultures.
The carving of Ægishjálmur is believed to possess powerful qualities of protection against evil or injustice. It was used by warriors of old to induce fear in their enemies’ hearts and prevail in battle. In the Fáfnismál poem of the Poetic Edda, the formidable dragon Fáfnir uses the stave to defend his treasure from enemies.
united with this is the Vegvísir, or Wayfinder, is a stave very much born out of Icelandic conditions. Its purpose is to aid its bearer through rough weather and storms—helping whoever carries it to find his way home in unfamiliar surroundings.
The audio represents the energy and effects of a combination of these staves alchemically joined and made negentropic, this is the navigator of awe.
