The Viking raven banner was a symbolic flag used by Norse chieftains and warriors during the early medieval period. Featuring a raven, a bird associated with the god Odin, the banner was believed to possess supernatural powers. When it fluttered in the wind, it was seen as a favorable omen, while hanging limp was a bad sign.
Historical sources like the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle recount the banner’s use in battles, particularly by the Great Heathen Army and King Cnut the Great. It served both as a morale booster for the Vikings and a psychological weapon against their enemies, suggesting divine favor from Odin and invoking fear through its powerful imagery.
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