The etymology of the word «Valknut» is traced back to the words from the Old Norse language: valr (fallen warriors) and knut (knot). Hence one of the names of Valknut - «Knot of the Fallen» (as a variant of «Knot of the Dead»), and since Odin is the patron saint of fallen warriors, this symbol is associated with his name. Also related to the Heart of Hrungnir.