Viking vegvisir amulet, sterling silver

Product description

This pendant is made in the form of a Vegvisir. The Vegvisir is a symbol from the Icelandic Huld manuscript, a 19th-century occult book with spells. Vegvisir means: that which shows the way. Whoever wore this magical symbol would not get lost during a storm. It is not known whether early medieval Vikings knew this symbol. But in modern Viking culture and among neopagans, it plays an important role and has taken on a new context.

The Vegvisir is an important pagan symbol that reflects Norse belief. It stands for direction and protection and is recognized worldwide as an icon of these values. It symbolizes the perseverance and principles that are central to Norse traditions.

Runes were letters and each also had its own magical power. Runes gave the wearer strength and protection and were therefore engraved on objects. Runes could also be used for making predictions by volvas