The Helm of Awe is a type of rune stave - a magical spell of protection used by early Vikings. It is one of the most mysterious and powerful symbols in Norse mythology. Its eight arms look like spiked tridents and radiate out from a central point, defending that point against any hostile forces that may threaten it. It was intended to be a magical symbol of overpowering might which, like the mythical Norse dragon Fafnir, could paralyze its prey before even striking. The "arms" of the Helm appear to be the Z-rune, often called "Algiz" or "Elhaz" - the rune of protection and prevailing over one's enemies. According to legend, this protective symbol, when worn between the eyes, conferred invincibility on the wearer and instilled fear in one's enemies. Today, it is used as a charm of protection and as a symbol of identification by believers of the Old Norse "Asatru" faith.
The story of Pandora's box tells how a mortal woman opened a magic box and unleashed all the evils of this world to plague humanity. In her horror at the sight of what she had released, she slammed the box closed. After a moment, she heard a faint cry from the box. A sweet voice called for help, and she...
The Ankh is one of the most important, enduring and popular symbols of the ancient world. The word means “life” in the language of the Nile region. Ankhs were carried as amulets against sickness, danger and death. Ankhs were used in Egyptian art in all sorts of ways. Pictures of the sun were made with ankhs at the end of...
The Ankh was the Ancient Egyptian symbol of life. The Scarab was one of the forms their Sun God could take. The scarab beetle was often seen rolling a ball of dung across the desert floor (to be used as food for its young). To the Egyptians, this suggested a metaphor for the movements of the sun across the sky,...
The Ankh was the Ancient Egyptian symbol of life. The Scarab was one of the forms their Sun God could take. The scarab beetle was often seen rolling a ball of dung across the desert floor (to be used as food for its young). To the Egyptians, this suggested a metaphor for the movements of the sun across the sky,...
The Ankh Cross represents life (immortality) and death, male and female, balance. It can also represent zest, joy of life, and energy. It's closely related to the looped cross that can mean fertility and life. The Ancient Egyptians used the ankh to stand for a word meaning life. Pendants comes with a 33" long cord Aprox. Size : L: 2.0" W:...
