Vikingamulet (zon), brons Thorshamers The grip is provided with

The grip is provided with two bamboo stifts (Mekugi) with which it is fastened to the tang (nakago)

the edges and the decoration seem to be really made of steel including imitation steel rivets

The Viking kaftan was a popular garment during the early Middle Ages and was especially worn in colder Scandinavian regions

The sole is made of rubber so that the footwear lasts longer and to prevent slipping on slippery surfaces like wet grass

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Vikingamulet (zon), brons Thorshamers The grip is provided withThis sun amulet is a beautiful example from the early Viking Age. In Indo European culture, the sun played a central role: it regulates the seasons and marks the transition between day and night, and was therefore seen as a symbol of cosmic order and life. In this worldview, darkness represented chaos, while light represented harmony and life a symbolism found in several Indo European deities of the sun, moon, and dawn. Solid cast from fine jewelery