Product description
Huginn and Muninn are the ravens of Odin in Viking mythology, who fly across the world each day and report back to him on what has happened. Scholars see Huginn and Muninn as more than just mythical companions. Their names suggest a connection to Odin’s intellectual and spiritual powers, reminiscent of shamanistic practices that center on trance journeys and spiritual helpers. Odin was also the only god among the Aesir associated with seidr, or magic.
Other interpretations link them to Germanic concepts such as the fylgja (guardian spirit) and the hamingja (bringer of luck or soul-double). Huginn and Muninn are also seen as personifications of thought and memory, fundamental aspects of Odin’s wisdom.
Biologist Bernd Heinrich connects the myth of Huginn and Muninn to a natural symbiosis between humans, ravens, and wolves. In this context, the ravens serve as the "eyes" and "mind" of Odin, while the wolves act as his "hunters and warriors." This cooperation may reflect prehistoric hunting alliances in which humans and animals worked together.
Details:
Material: pewter
Including necklace
Dimensions: 3 x 2,2 cm
Handmade in the UK
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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