He is displaying these tattoos to full effect and wants them to be seen. Many people have similar tattoos that express their neo-pagan belief, Scandinavian heritage, or interest in the myths.

White supremacists have long had a tendency to steal, then subvert, the original meaning of symbols and runes used by peaceful, pagan religions worldwide.

Runes Other neo-pagan symbols favoured by the mercenaries include the kolovrat, a solar swastika, which also appears in the fighters’ tattoos and medallions.

The valknot is a trio of interlocking triangles associated with Norse mythology and white supremacy. It was also visible on an agent participating in the recent immigration raid on Martha's Vineyard.

He is displaying these tattoos to full effect, and wants them to be seen. Many people have similar tattoos which express their neo-pagan belief, Scandinavian heritage, or interest in the myths.

Selvik, who also gives lectures about pagan history and spirituality, has emphatically used his music to reclaim Nordic folk from the far right.

Runes and other Pagan symbols aren't inherently racist — but they've long been coopted by white supremacists.

He is displaying these tattoos to full effect, and wants them to be seen. Many people have similar tattoos which express their neo-pagan belief, Scandinavian heritage, or interest in the myths.

His tattoos include a number of Heathen symbols, including three interlocking triangles called a valknut; Mjölnir, Thor’s hammer; and a tree The Wild Hunt noted may represent Yggdrasil, the ...