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Musings on Runes, Thor's Hammer
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You can see this alphabet on the Internet: A WEB OF FUTHARK
I also used the book Runes in 10 Minutes by R.
T. Kaser for my interpretations of the meaning of the runes I used on
the jewelry.
Thor: Thor was a powerful god, fighting to defend the world from
hostile forces and was worshiped by the farmers, laborers and artisans,
i.e. the common people. I like to think that all people are drawn to
a Spiritual Reality called by many names and understood by the people
in context with their culture.
Thor's Hammer: The hammer's name is Mjolnir (probable meaning
- lightning). He uses the hammer by throwing it; it never misses its
target and always returns to his hand. I used the runes for Eternal
Love, Faith, Joy and Blessings on my Thor's Hammers knowing those are
the weapons and essence of God.
Pictures of Thor's
Hammer Artifacts
Earth Mother: This is a Venus figure found in various forms in
archaeological sites all over Europe (and the world). It symbolizes
rebirth or renewal. Again I used the runes for Eternal Love and Faith,
thinking that is the basis for all our renewal - growth.
Cross: As Northern Europe became Christian, the cross began to
appear in many forms. I chose to stay with a simple cross, an amber
stone at the center and with the runes Eternal Love, Faith and Joy.
Amber: Amber was common along the Baltic Sea and was used in
ancient jewelry. It has a timelessness - a connection to a time long
before this world was peopled.
I have a short page telling about Amber: Amber,
Fact and Fancy
Email: jan@designjewel.com
or call: 541-884-6052