Ulfhedin Pendant, Silver
Pendant made in solid Sterling Silver depicting an Ulfhedin chewing on a snake. It is based on the original item dated to 800s that was found in Upplands-Bro, Sweden. The chewing is connected to their frenzy and fearlessness. In the sagas they are described as "chewing the rims of their shields in frenzy".
- Material: Sterling Silver 925
- Size: 30 x 18 mm
- Diameter of hole: 3 mm
The Ulfhedin was a frenzied, ritual warrior wearing the skin of a wolf into battle - similar to the berserker who wore a bear skin. Sagas mention that King Harald Finehair had an elite Ulfhedin guard.
Original: $59.34
-65%$59.34
$20.77
Description
Pendant made in solid Sterling Silver depicting an Ulfhedin chewing on a snake. It is based on the original item dated to 800s that was found in Upplands-Bro, Sweden. The chewing is connected to their frenzy and fearlessness. In the sagas they are described as "chewing the rims of their shields in frenzy".
- Material: Sterling Silver 925
- Size: 30 x 18 mm
- Diameter of hole: 3 mm
The Ulfhedin was a frenzied, ritual warrior wearing the skin of a wolf into battle - similar to the berserker who wore a bear skin. Sagas mention that King Harald Finehair had an elite Ulfhedin guard.
