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Musings on Runes, Thor's Hammer
and other ancient things
Runes: Runes are an alphabetic
script used by the peoples of Northern Europe from the first century
A.D. until well into the Middle Ages. Besides their use as a written
alphabet, the runes were used for magic and divination. The alphabet
most commonly used by those into such things is called The Elder
Futhark.
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
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