The Vegvisir symbol, also known as the Viking compass, is an Icelandic magical Galdrastafir symbol representing protection and guidance, intended to lead the wearer safely through storms and inclement weather. The first confirmed historical evidence of the symbol comes from the Huld Manuscript, a grimoire compiled by Geir Vigfússon in 1860. Other 19th-century sources include Olgeir Geirsson's Galdrakver Manuscript and another Galdrakver by an unknown author. While it is often associated with the Viking Age, archaeological evidence from this era is lacking; researchers suggest its origin lies more in the late 17th century, under the influence of Mediterranean magical traditions.