Thor's Hammer Romersdal Pendant Steel w. Chain

Authentic historical Thor's hammer from Bornholm!

This pendant is a copy of a genuine find. The original was found at Rømersdal on Bornholm and dates from around the year 1000, i.e. the later Viking Age. The original was part of a treasure that also contained many other pieces of jewelry. The Rømersdal treasure is now on display at the National Museum.

Thor's hammer Mjölner is undoubtedly one of the most important symbols (if not the most important symbol) of the Viking Age. The hammer is easily recognizable, extremely versatile and available in everything from fine and elaborate to larger and heavier designs.

Thor was undoubtedly the most "popular" of the Norse gods, and many places in Denmark are named after him. He was strong and had power over wind and weather, although he lacked the wisdom of his father Odin.

According to Norse mythology, the hammer was forged by the dwarves Sindri and Brokk and was used as a magical weapon by the thunder god Thor. In battle, he could hurl the hammer through the air, and it always hit the target and returned to him like a boomerang. It is also with the power of Mjölnir that Thor was able to raise his two goats Tandgnost and Tandgrisner from the dead.

Thor has lost his iconic weapon only once, when the giant king Trym, according to the Trymskvadet, stole the hammer from him. Trym refused to give it back unless he was given Freya's hand in marriage, so the gods came up with a plan. Thor dressed up as Freya in a wedding dress and tricked Trym into believing that he was actually Freya. During the wedding dinner, Mjölner was placed in "Freya's" lap, and Thor was now able to reveal his true identity and kill Trym and his entire family.

Thor's hammer is worn as an amulet for strength, protection and energy.

The pendant measures 35 x 38 mm and is made of steel. A steel chain with a diameter of 4.5 mm is included.