Runic Thor's Hammer

This sterling silver and bronze Thor's Hammer with runes, is my copy of  an exciting recent discovery from Lolland, Denmark.  This is the only Thor's Hammer found with a runic inscription – which reads hmar.is, translating this is a hammer. The other side shows a mask, probably the god‘s face.

Viking myths tell us that Thor's Hammer, Mjolnir, was the weapon that protected the world from the chaotic forces of the giants. Many amulets of Thor's Hammer have been found, as a symbol of strength against the chaotic forces of the universe. As a holy symbol of Norse paganism, the hammer was also used to hallow the union between man and wife.

Height 28mm

Weight of Sterling Silver 13.6g (Weight may vary from piece to piece)