Norse Thors Hammer Mjolnir Wolf Pewter Pendant Necklace
This Thor's Hammer necklace is a replica of Mjolnir, the weapon carried by the Norse god of thunder. In Norse myth, Thor swung the hammer to split mountains. He used it to scatter frost giants and defend Asgard. Its short handle and blunt head sit close to the chest on a black cord. Viking Age smiths cast the same shape in bronze, silver, and iron. Wearing a Thor's Hammer necklace today continues a habit at least a thousand years old. Archaeologists have found hundreds of Mjolnir pendants across Scandinavia, England, and the Baltic. People wore them as protective charms. Many predate the written sagas that later recorded Thor's stories in full. The wolf face near the bottom adds an extra touch of beauty to the woven pattern. Material: fine lead-free pewter Dimensions: 2 5/8 in L x 1 1/4 in W x 1/4 in D, 1 oz Cord: 33 in black cord, knot the ends to adjust length Includes: legend description card Fit: unisex SKU: ODN-121 Collection: Vikings and Norsemen Thor and the Making of Mjolnir According to the Prose Edda, the trickster god Loki wagered his head on a bet. He claimed the dwarf brothers Sindri and Brokkr could not forge treasures to rival the elves. Brokkr worked the bellows while a fly, secretly Loki in disguise, bit his hand to distract him. The handle came out shorter than planned. Even so, the hammer struck true and always returned to Thor's grip after being thrown. Symbolism and Protection Lightning was said to follow each blow of Mjolnir. This tied the hammer to storms and to Thor's role guarding Asgard from giants. Norse settlers wore the pendant as a counterpart to the Christian cross during the conversion period. It served as a quiet marker of continued belief in the old gods. It was worn openly at a time when that belief was under pressure. Pairing With Other Norse Pieces Collectors often pair a Mjolnir pendant with a rune-inscribed piece from the same pewter line. Norse jewelry traditionally mixed hammer, rune, and knotwork motifs on a single cord or across several. Doing the same today builds a small, coherent collection grounded in the same Viking Age visual language. Styling and Wearing The pendant hangs at mid chest on its 33 in cord and suits daily wear. It also works well for Norse-themed collecting. Pair it with other Viking Age pieces from the same pewter line for a cohesive look. Care Notes Wipe the pewter with a soft, dry cloth after each wear. Avoid soaking the pendant or spraying it with perfume. Both can dull the finish over time. For More Reading Mjolnir - Wikipedia Thor - Britannica Thor - World History Encyclopedia