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Ugunskrusts pendant - Fire cross amulet based on a historical motif from the Baltic cultural area. Bronze, silver-plated or sterling silver. 3.3 x 2.8 cm.Productdetails...
Ugunskrusts - Baltic fire cross pendant
Here you can buy a filigree Ugunskrusts pendant, which is based on a historical firecross-motif from the Baltic cultural area.The term Ugunskrusts is Latvian for fire cross and is alternatively called pērkonkrusts, i.e. thunder cross, which is related to Perun or Perkūnas, the Finnish god of thunder.
The Ugunskrusts is a variant of the swastika, which plays an important role in Latvian folklore as an ancient symbol of good luck.
The so-called fire cross is still traditionally used in the Baltic States to decorate objects or clothing.
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You can buy the pendant in high-quality bronze or genuine silver-plated.
Alternatively, the pendant can also be ordered in 925 sterling silver (6-8 weeks).
The Ugunskrusts pendant measures 3.3 x 2.8 cm.
A 1 m long black leather cord is included with the pendant.
In the Germanic Iron Age, the swastika was considered a symbol of supreme power. However, it can be found in many cultures around the world and is still a sacred symbol in India and Japan today.
However, the special form of the swastika with its numerous variations and ramifications is limited to the Baltic region. Varied swastika motifs are still typical of Lithuanian and Latvian folk tradition today.
The Balts associate the Ugunskrusts with happiness, light and goodness. Other meanings of the Baltic swastika are movement, energy, fire and thunder. The fire cross is said to protect its wearer in all situations, give them strength and help them achieve their goals.
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