Thor's Hammer of Bornholm earring/ear hook, 925 sterling silver
Earrings / ear hooks with Thohhammer from Bornholm, made entirely of 925 silver.
Thor, the strongest of all the Norse gods, was greatly revered. God of storms and lightning, Thor slew trolls and man-eating giants and ensured good harvests.
Thor, son of Odin and Jord, was given two sons, Magni and Modi, by his wife, the giantess Jarnsaxa.
Thor reigns in Bilskinir, his palace in the realm of Trudheim, and he proudly carries his hammer Mjölnir. The "Thor's Hammer" was once forged by the dwarves Sindri and Brokk.
Thor derives his strength from his belt Megingjardar and his iron hand Jarngreipr.
Just as today, Thor's hammer was worn by pagan people for many centuries as protection against danger. Thor's hammer is THE symbol of pagan belief.
Replica of Thor's Hammer, which was found near Rømersdal on the island of Bornholm. The original Thor's Hammer dates from around the 10th century.
The cross in the shaft with the four dots could represent increase through fertility in the four seasons.
- 925 sterling silver
- Size of Thor's hammer: approx. 24 x 26 mm!
- Weight approx. 7 g.
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