The Helm Of Awe Tattoo

1. Classic Helm of Awe Tattoo Idea

Starting off with the traditional design. This is the basic and simple yet still powerful black ink tattoo that can be placed on an area of the body where it can be either prominently displayed or easily concealed, depending on your preference.

You can choose to place this design anywhere on your body, from your chest, arms, back, etc.

2. Viking Theme Helm Of Awe Tattoo

The Helm of Awe is a Viking symbol, after all, so why not imbue it with some other Viking imagery and symbolism?

This is a really great design of a Viking shield with Viking artwork, with the Helm in the middle and two mighty Viking axes behind it, as if they are waiting patiently for the next battle.  

3. Elemental Helm of Awe

You can try adding elemental designs around your Helm of Awe, such as flames, waves, or wind swirls, to represent the power of nature or the elements.

This adds a layer of meaning, suggesting control or protection over these primal forces.

Or you can change the helm itself to look more like a snowflake to capture the essence of the frigid environments the Vikings once had to live in.

4. Helm Of Awe With Runes

Norse Runes are another symbolic Viking imagery. Runes were the alphabet of the Viking age and were used to form words and sentences.

But the runes also had their own meanings and could represent protection, love, strength, and more.

Add some Viking Runes to your Helm of Awe to give it an even more symbolic meaning. 

5. Fenrir Helm of Awe Tattoo

Fenrir is one of the children of Loki and plays a pivotal role during the events of Ragnarök.

Fenrir is the father of the wolves Sköll and Hati Hróðvitnisson who, once they catch and devour the sun and moon, Ragnarök will begin.

Fenrir is foretold to kill the god Odin during the events of Ragnarök but will, in turn, be killed by Odin's son Víðarr.

This design is really excellent, with a fierce-looking Fenrir with the Helm of Awe and runes at the center of his body. 

6. Minimalist Design Helm of Awe Tattoo

If you are someone who prefers to keep things subtle, consider getting a small Helm of Awe tattoo.

Minimalist Tattoos are may be small but can be extremely elegant and are perfect for those who want to embody all the symbolism of the Helm of Awe Tattoo without having to go all out with their designs. 

7. Helm of Awe Tattoo In The Celtic Fusion Style

Although it originates from Norse mythology, the Helm of Awe can be combined with Celtic knots or patterns to create a beautiful fusion of two different cultural art styles.

This design has the Helm of Awe surrounded by a Celtic Knot design.

The Celtic knot symbolizes the cycle of life and death and the interconnectedness of all things, which is similar symbolism to the Viking symbolism of Jörmungandr eating his own tail.

8. Helm of Awe Dragon Tattoo

While traditionally, in Viking imagery, it is the world serpent Jörmungandr who circles around to eat his own tail.

You can opt for a Dragon Tattoo to compliment your Helm of Awe Tattoo.

This design has great intricate detailing on the Dragons scales with the Helm at the center. 

9. Celtic Cross Helm of Awe Tattoo

If you love both Celtic and Norse artwork, then consider fusing your love together for your Helm of Awe Tattoo.

This Celtic Cross Tattoo is beautifully done with excellent attention to detail in the Celtic loop work and has a great Helm of Awe situated in the middle. 

10. Odin’s Crow Helm of Awe Tattoo

In Norse mythology, Odin has two ravens named Huginn and Muninn, who fly around the world and report back to him about what they see.

Huginn represents "memory," and Muninn represents "thought." Add one or both of these crows to your Helm of Awe of Tattoo to pay tribute to the All-Father himself. 

11. Helm of Awe with Viking Warrior Skull

Honor the fallen Viking warriors with this Viking Warrior Skull Helm of Awe Tattoo.

The Vikings were a seafaring people who from the late 8th to the late 11th centuries raided, pirated, traded, and settled throughout parts of Europe. Vikings believed that if you died in battle your soul would be sent to Valhalla.

12. Helm of Awe with Valkyrie Wings

After falling in battle the Viking warriors soul will be brought to Odin’s hall of Valhalla. The word valkyrie derives from Old Norse valkyrja meaning 'chooser of the slain.’

This is a nice design with the Helm of Awe being cupped between the Valkyrie wings possibly suggesting that the Valkryies are now protecting the soul of the dead warrior and bringing him to Valhalla. 

13. Jörmungandr Helm of Awe Tattoo

Jörmungandr was one of the children and Loki who was a gigantic sea serpent so large he encircled all of Midgard (Earth) bitting his own tail.

Once Jörmungandr realeaes his tail from his Jaw Ragnarök would begging. This ouroboros design is really nice with Jörmungandr encircling the Helm of Awe Tattoo.

14. Nordic Warrior Mask Helm of Awe Tattoo

Embue your Helm of Awe Tattoo with a Nordic Warrir Mask Tattoo. Nordic Warrior asks or God masks are representations of divine beings.

God masks may  represent a variety of things from spirits, giants, or Nordic versions of demons or gods.

These masks are often depicted on stones yet don’t allude to their purpose. As God masks are shrouded in mystery, they come down to individual interpretation. 

15. Tree of Life Helm of Awe Tattoo

In Norse mythology, the Tree of Life was known as Yggdrasil, a giant ash tree.

It is the central symbol that connects the nine realms of the Norse universe, with the tree's branches extending over all living beings, holding up and uniting the world.

This Tree of Life Tattoo is exceptional with the Helm of Awe situated as the trunk of the tree expanding on the Tattoos symbolism. 

1. Helm of Awe Tattoo On The Forearm

If you want to show off your Viking heritage and pride as often as possible, try placing your Helm of Awe Tattoo on your forearm.

The forearm is a great place for those who love to show off their design all the time, but unfortunately, the arm doesn’t offer as much space for larger, more intricate designs like other places on the body.

2. Chest Helm of Awe Tattoo

A chest Helm of Awe Tattoo is perfect for those who love to show off their new ink with pride.

Having a Helm of Awe on the chest means it is close to your heart, symbolizing your love of Viking mythos and culture, or as the perfect place for your helm to offer you the protection that you desire. 

3. Helm of Awe Tattoo On The Back

The back is the best place for people who want to go absolutely all out with their helm of Awe Tatto designs.

The back has so much space to offer, so you can choose to go as big or small as you like and opt for as much detail as possible.

As the back is the most vulnerable place in battle, it is a perfect place to get your Helm of Awe Tattoo to offer you protection from behind. 

4. Helm of Awe Tattoo On Shoulder

The Shoulder is a perfect place for your Helm of Awe Tattoo. With the shoulder's rounded anatomy it synergizes perfectly with the Helm of Awe's circular shape as the perfect place for the design.

This design is really excellent, with the Helm situated in the center of a Viking artwork in the style of a bird. 

5. Helm of Awe Tattoo On Wrist

The Wrist is another excellent place for showing off your new Helm of Awe Tattoo as much as possible.

Like other wrist tattoos you need to be mindful that it can be a painful place to get inked as it doesn’t have a lot of tissue to ease the pain.

This is another standard Helm of Awe Tattoo, but it does look great situated nicely on the wrist. 

6. Helm of Awe Tattoo On Neck

The neck is a place only for the bold. The neck isn’t going to be an easy place to get inked as it may be quite painful but just like the Vikings go head first into battle, so must you with this design.

This design is really cool with a jagged and rough-looking design to make it look even more fearsome. 

7. Helm of Awe Tattoo On Thigh

Last but not least, the thigh. The thigh is a great place to get your Helm of Awe Tattoo if you’re looking for a position that is least painful than the others.

With so much muscle and tissue it helps to dampen the pain when getting inked. These two different Helm of Awe Tattoos are really nice and complement each other well.