ulfhedin pendant bronze Bort Historiska museet/SHM

Historiska museet/SHM

Thickness: 8 mm

Thor is a righteous god of great might and girth

bringing news and information to the god Odin

ulfhedin pendant bronze Bort Historiska museet/SHMPendant made in solid bronze depicting an Ulfhedin chewing on a snake. It is based on the original item dated to 800s that was found in Upplands Bro, Sweden. The chewing is connected to their frenzy and fearlessness. In the sagas they are described as "chewing the rims of their shields in frenzy". Material: Bronze Size: 30 x 18 mm Diameter of hole: 3 mm The Ulfhedin was a frenzied, ritual warrior wearing the skin of a wolf into battle similar to the