They relied on these symbols not only ... attempt to receive occult knowledge. As he hung suspended for nine windy nights, he learned the mysteries of the runes, which he then passed on to his ...

The top is adorned with a “sonnenrad,” or “black sun,” an old Nordic symbol. The sonnenrad is composed of 12 repeated runes – letters from ancient Germanic languages ... Contemporary Pagans rely on ...

The necklace in question is pictured on Shakira's tour merchandise websiteImage: shakira.fanfire.com Inspired by ancient occult symbols ... to ancient Germanic runes and sagas — and perhaps ...