This Viking-age amulet is based on a discovery made in 2009 at Lolland-Falster in Denmark. It depicts the Fenrir wolf with Tyr’s hand in its mouth. In Norse mythology, the gods bound Fenrir with a magical rope. Before they bound him, the wolf demanded that one of the gods put their hand in his mouth as a gesture of trust. Tyr, the god of courage, did so, but when Fenrir realized he had been tricked, he bit off Tyr’s hand in revenge. This illustrates Fenrir’s cruelty and Tyr’s bravery in sacrificing his hand to save the other gods.
The pendant attachment has been added by us, and it is uncertain how it was used. One interpretation is that it is part of a brooch.
Made of sterling silver 925.
A black cord is included with all pendants, which one can adjust the length of themselves.
