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Thor's Hammer in thick,solid Sterling Silver .In Norse mythology, Mjolnir ( Mjollnir; literally, "that which crushes") is the Hammer of Thor, the god of lightning and thunder. It is the most fearsome weapon in the arsenal of the Norse pantheon, used to slay any challengers to ̉sir supremacy. Legend surrounding the war hammer's origins vary: some relate that 'The Black Elves', or dwarves, Sindri and Brokk made it at the behest of the calculating Loki; other tales contend that it descended to earth as a meteorite. Consequently, many Norse pagans believed that lightning strikes were either a manifestation or metaphor of Mjolnir on earth.In keeping with Norse pre-Christian traditions, Mjolnir symbolizes power and regeneration, and not merely destruction.Viking brutality unleashed over several centuries demonstrated that these concepts were closely interwoven; the normalcy of medieval Viking life hinged on fomenting mayhem. As for Norse myth, evocative allusions depict Mjolnir strengthening both male virility and female fertility. In its mythic context, one can conclude that without Mjolnir, Thor's ability to maintain the cosmic equilibrium would be imperiled by giants, the sea-dwelling world serpent, and possibly, even reckless gods...Hence the hammer is considered to be a powerful amulet..
.wt.-11.9gms.;ht.-3cms.[1.2"];width-2.2cms.[.8"]
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