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Valknut pendant - Odin knot amulet after historical examples of the Viking age. With leather cord. Bronze, silver plated or 925 silver. 2.8 x 2.6 cm.Productdetails...
Valknut pendant of the Vikings.
This striking Valknut pendant with the motif of the Odins knot is designed according to historical models from the Viking Age.The triangular Valknut or Walnut is found on Viking rune stones, especially on Gotland, either in connection with the war god Odin on his horse Sleipnir, or standing together with a warrior on a horse or over a human sacrifice.
There was also such an Odin knot on the bedpost of the Oseberg bed in the tomb of the Viking queen Asa.
Link to a historical Viking Valknut...Measures
Valknut amulet: 2.8 x 2.6 cm.
You can buy this Valknut pendant in bronze or in real silver-plated.
Alternatively, also available in 925 sterling silver (Please note the delivery time).
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A 1 metre long round leather strap is included.
The Valknut is also called Hrungnir's heart, for the Edda reports on this: "Hrungnir himself had a famous heart, which was of hard stone and with three protruding corners, just as the well-known elaborate scoring has been made ever since, which is called "Hrungnir's heart"." Hrungnir was a giant who challenged Odin in a contest and was eventually slain by Thor.
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