Why doing some rituals Shamans in Scandinavian mythology turned their hats back?

Question by Luma: Why doing some rituals Shamans in Scandinavian mythology turned their hats back?
This is ,according some authors one of symbolism of Rune “Eis” and in some modern sport styles also exist.
Do someone know more about when this is useful – to turn one’s hat back?

Best answer:

Answer by Sirius
it is just to give thier gods respect when praying to them.

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