Thor's Battle Axe Pendant $20.99
Thor is the red-haired and bearded god of thunder in Norse Mythology and more generally Germanic mythology. He is the son of Odin and Jord. Thor is one of the most powerful Norse gods. He uses his superior power to protect Asgard and Midgard. He is also known as the God of Thunder.
Thor used his mighty battle axe in his war against the Giants. The Danish long axe went by many names, including Dane-axe, English long axe, Viking axe, and hafted axe.
Originally used by the Northmen in Viking times, the Danish axe was a modification of a woodsman's axe that made it an amazingly effective weapon of war. The shaft of the axe was usually between 4 and 6 feet long, and quite heavy. The blade itself, was very wide, reasonably light and forged very thin, making it superb for cutting. It could be swung at very great speed.
Although the name retains its Viking heritage, the Danish axe became widely used throughout Europe through the 13th century. In addition to the Vikings, the Franks and the formerly Danish-occupied Saxons of England adopted the use of the Dane-axe. Specifically the huscarles were known for wielding this monstrous weapon of war, and there are ivory carvings of Byzantine Varangian guards carrying axes as tall as men.
The axes used by the Huscarl bodyguards of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings, though relatively small, showed the power of this weapon. They were swung around the wielder's head before being brought down on the enemy, and were reputedly able to cut through a Norman knight and his horse with one blow. Richard Lionheart used a Danish axe in the Third Crusade.
Thor's Battle Axe Pendant is double-sided. Made of Excelsior Pewter. Comes with a 34" cord, accent bead and booklet. 1 1/2" high.
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