HELM OF AWE Helm of Awe is the most powerful insigil of all. In ancient Iceland Helm of Awe was made of lead, the metal ruled by the awesome power of thunder-god, Thor. When a warrior prepearing for combat used the insigil, he pressed the Helm of Awe between his eyes and then made the affirmation. „I bear the Helm of Awe between my brows“, feeling the power he went fearless into battle.