{"product_id":"helm-awe-viking-pendant-316l","title":"Helm of Awe Elder Futhark Rune Double Sided Gold Accent Viking Pendant Necklace 316L Stainless Steel","description":"Helm of Awe for daily life: this pendant necklace honors the Helm of Awe (Aegishjalmr), a protective stave meant to inspire courage, without the costume excess. Designed for comfort and everyday confidence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Helm of Awe, in Old Norse, which was used to strike fear in the hearts of the enemy. On one side the Helm of Awe is encircled by beautiful Norse Knot work and on the other side the Helm of Awe is encircled the Elder Futhark Runes. The pendant and chain are 316L stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe following is from the Poetic Edda in the book of Fafnismal where Fafnir declares his strength and power from using the Helm of Awe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Helm of Awe\u003cbr\u003eI wore before the sons of men\u003cbr\u003eIn defense of my treasure;\u003cbr\u003eAmongst all, I alone was strong,\u003cbr\u003eI thought to myself,\u003cbr\u003eFor I found no power a match for my own.[1]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOdin watched the Norns from his seat in Asgard and envied their powers and wisdom and bent his will toward the task of coming to know the runes. To gain the secret knowledge of the runes Odin sacrificed himself to himself. He hung himself from a branch of Yggdrasil, pierced himself with his spear, and stared down into the shadowy waters of the Well of Urd below calling to the runes for nine days and nine nights. At the end of the ninth night the Runes accepted Odin's sacrifice and showed themselves to him, revealing to him all their secrets and powers they possessed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: solid 316L stainless steel - durable, water-resistant, and built for everyday wear. Learn why we use 316L at norseamericanviking.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Norse American Viking, a small US shop in Ulster County, NY - stocked and shipped from the USA. Questions? Email info@norseamericanviking.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003ePendant height 1 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003ePendant width 1 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eNecklace length is 23 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eAll pendant necklaces come with a stainless steel chain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCare: wipe with a soft cloth; avoid harsh chemicals, bleach, and long soaks in chlorinated pools. Store dry when not wearing.","brand":"Norse American Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41143326933075,"sku":"PEND_HELM_RUNE_G","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0138\/7790\/3424\/files\/27ab5670-316a-5a70-a0c7-608c0efe42a7.jpg?v=1790133847","url":"https:\/\/norseamericanviking.com\/products\/helm-awe-viking-pendant-316l","provider":"Norse American Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}