Norse Viking Irminsul Symbol Gungnir Odin's Spear Pewter Pendant (with 22 inch Chain)

Handmade Norse Viking Irminsul Symbol Gungnir Odin's Spear Pewter Chain Pendant
Irminsul, a Cosmic Tree symbol, was Sacred to the Saxons of Ancient Europe. Equated with Yggdrasil, the World Tree of the Norse, the symbol once existed in Northern Germany but was destroyed by early Christians under orders of Charlemagne in 772 AD.
The only surviving image of Irminsul was reportedly carved into the rock formations of the externsteine, a huge natural rock formation long used as a Pagan Holy Site: often described as mainland Europe Stonehenge.
On the trunk of this Cosmic Tree is the GAR rune, seen only in the Anglo-Saxon runic alphabet. Gar is the last rune, and means Spear.
More accurately, it refers to Gungnir, Odins Magical Spear; a Dwarven Magical Weapon given to Odin by Loki. Related to Thors Hammer, the Spear never misses its mark, and always returns to Odins hand.
Gungnir was also considered to be the Cosmic Pillar, an axis linking the various Realms of the Universe: the Heavens and the Underworld.
Its magical meaning is the stable reference point, which is at once all around, internal, external, micro and macrocosmic; the beginning and the end of all things. Gar was used as a magical word for bringing magic into being, such as the phrases ka and abracadabra.
The power of this symbol offers the protective and defensive qualities of this Magical Spear to those who defend and support natures cause.
Made of high quality excelsior pewter. Double sided design.
Approx. Pendant size : 4.4 centimetre height x 4.1 centimetre width. Weight : 17.3 grams.
Comes with a 2 mm flat link stainless steel chain of 22 inch length and a lead free pewter accent bead. Wear it with or without bead!
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