This Viking pendant necklace features the Helm of Awe, in Old Norse, on a Viking axe which was used to strike fear in the hearts of the enemy. This pendant is identical on both sides.
Pendant height 1 1/2" Pendant width 2 1/8" Necklace length is 23 1/2" All pendant necklaces come with a stainless steel chain.
An axe was the most common weapon of choice in the Viking Age and all free men and some women carried an axe at all times to protect their homes, farms, and communities. Axes were typically made of iron and quite plain but some were decorated with copper, silver, and/or gold.
The most famous Viking ax is "Hel", named after the Norse goddess of death (Loki's daughter). This axe belonged to King Magnus of Norway and Denmark who inherited the weapon from his father, Olav Haraldsson of Norway and is also the axe is featured in Norway's coat of arms.
The following is from the Poetic Edda in the book of Fafnismal where Fafnir declares his strength and power from using the Helm of Awe.
The Helm of Awe I wore before the sons of men In defense of my treasure; Amongst all, I alone was strong, I thought to myself, For I found no power a match for my own.
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