Bronze Pendant, Vegvísir

Bronze Pendant, Vegvísir

The vegvísir (way finder) is a magic symbol or a so-called sigil (galdrastafir) of Icelandic origin. An actual representation of this symbol features for the first time in the Icelandic Huld Manuscript by Geir Vigfússon from 1860, a collection of runes / spells and sigils. There it says:
"If this sign is carried, one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known".

Although the vegvísir is often referred to as a "Viking compass" nowadays, there is no evidence of it actually being used by the Norsemen in the Viking Age (a good 8 to 10 centuries before the manuscript was written). Nevertheless, it remains a meaningful symbol today. While the adherents of Heathenry, also known as Germanic Neopaganism, interpret it as a representation of the nine worlds of Norse mythology, it is often used in modern everyday life (for example in the form of a pendant or amulet / talisman) as a symbol for guidance in the figurative sense, intended to help its bearer weather the storms that life brings along the way, even on unfamiliar paths.

With this elegant bronze pendant featuring a vegvísir framed by a sequence of runes, men and women alike can round off their garb in a beautiful manner, whether at medieval markets, Viking gatherings, re-enactment events, or simply in day-to-day life. Combined with a simple necklace or leather cord, this charming piece of Viking jewellery is a true eye-catcher.

A great gift for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and any occasion in between!

Details:
- Norse jewellery made of bronze
- Dimensions (incl. eyelet): approx. 3.5 cm x 2.8 cm x 1 mm
- Eyelet’s inner diameter: approx. 3 mm
- Weight: approx. 5 g

Please note:
Only the pendant is sold here! The leather cord pictured above is NOT included in the delivery.