Birka Valkyrie Pendant Sterling Silver Replica of the Valkyrie pendant found in Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland in Sweden. Made of Sterling Silver 925 Size: 28 x 12mm eyelet hole diameter: 2.8mm original: http://mis.historiska.se/mis/sok/fid.asp?fid=108915 A valkyrie (pronounced “VAL-ker-ee”; Old Norse valkyrja, plural valkyrjur, “choosers of the fallen”) is a female helping spirit of the god Odin. The modern image of the valkyries as elegant, noble maidens bearing dead heroes to Valhalla is largely accurate for what it is, but a highly selective portrayal that exaggerates their pleasant qualities. To some extent, this tendency toward sanitisation is present even in the later Old Norse sources, which focus on their love affairs with human men and their assistance in transporting Odin’s favourites among those slain in battle to Valhalla, where they will fight by his side during Ragnarok. Handmade using the traditional lost-wax method. Made in Ireland FREE SHIPPING includes insurance, tracking, gift box Hallmarked in the Assay Office Dublin All rights reserved by Nord Emporium
