Thor's hammer is decorated with punched Triangles Of all of the symbols in Norse mythology, Thor's Hammer (Old Norse Mjöllnir, pronounced roughly "MIOL-neer") is one of the most historically important, and is probably the best known today. Thor was the indefatigable god who guarded Asgard, the celestial stronghold of the Aesir, the main tribe of gods and goddesses in Norse mythology. The giants, the forces of chaos, often tried to destroy Asgard and kill the Aesir, and it was Thor's task to prevent them from doing so. The hammer was his primary weapon. Thor (whose name goes back to a Proto-Germanic root that means "Thunder"[1]) was the god of the storm, and thunder was experienced as being the sound of his hammer crashing down on his toes. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that the Old Norse name for his hammer, Mjöllnir, probably meant "Lightning." While the etymology of Mjöllnir is uncertain, most scholars trace the name to an Indo-European root attested in the Old Slavic word mlunuji, the Russian molnija, and the Welsh melt, all of which mean "lightning." It may also be related to the Icelandic words möll, "new snow," and malli, "white," is the colour of lightning and a potential symbol of purity. [2][3] The significance of that symbolism will become clear shortly. Thor's Hammer as an Instrument of Blessing Thor's hammer was certainly a weapon - the best weapon the Aesir had, in fact - but it was more than just a weapon. It also occupied a central role in rituals of consecration and hallowing. Circa 8th-10th. century AD. Measurements: 2.47g./26mm. The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. The item will be safely packed and sent with registration and insurance mail *** Postage to the USA and some countries in Asia, custome ana VAT tax must be paid before sending the object ***