Product description
Weapon-bearing women are traditionally interpreted as Valkyries in Viking art. The rider on this brooch is armed with a sword and lance and may represent a warrior riding into Valhalla who has fallen in battle and is met by a Valkyrie with a shield. According to Germanic belief, Valkyries escort the heroes who have fallen on the battlefield, the so-called Einherier, where they dine together at Odin's table in Valhalla. The model for this Valkyrie brooch is a Viking brooch made of gilded silver with niello inlays, which was found from Storgården near Tissø on Zealand / Denmark and is now exhibited in the National Museum in Copenhagen. The Valkyrie brooch is dated to the 9th to 10th century. Several other identical Valkyrie brooches from the Viking Age have been found, among others in Poland and in Haithabu. On the back of the Valkyrie brooch there is an eyelet which can be used to attach it to a chain or leather strap.On the back the Viking brooch has a sturdy pin which is also suitable for stronger fabrics. Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.5 cm.
In Viking mythology, the Valkyrie is regarded as a female spirit being from the retinue of Odin, the father of the gods, who has a fateful relationship with the Norns, Fylgia and Diesen. The Vikings thought that the aurora borealis is a sign of the presence of Valkyries and interpreted it as an indication of a great battle because when the Valkyries chose the Einherjer from among the fallen warriors, the light of the moon reflected in their armour and caused the aurora borealis to glimmer.
Details:
Material: bronze
Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.5 cm
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 50 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
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