{"product_id":"collier-viking-hache-aegishjalmur-spirales-acier","title":"Viking Ægishjálmur Axe Necklace, Engraved Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Helm of Awe on an axe blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade of this axe features the \u003cstrong\u003eÆgishjálmur\u003c\/strong\u003e at its center—eight trident-tipped branches radiating from a single point—framed by engraved spirals, while the socket is covered in interlace patterns. Stainless steel, approximately 4 cm wide, on a 60 cm braided chain. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/colliers-vikings\" title=\"Collection colliers et pendentifs vikings\"\u003eViking Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the source truly says\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design we know comes from \u003cstrong\u003elate Icelandic grimoires\u003c\/strong\u003e, notably the \u003cem\u003eGaldrabók\u003c\/em\u003e, compiled between the 16th and 17th centuries: several centuries after the Viking Age. The \u003cem\u003eword\u003c\/em\u003e, however, is indeed ancient. The \u003cem\u003eVölsunga saga\u003c\/em\u003e recounts that the dragon Fáfnir wore an \u003cem\u003eægishjálmr\u003c\/em\u003e that struck terror into anyone who approached him—and that Sigurðr took possession of it after killing him. A late Icelandic symbol, then, but one rooted in a truly medieval tale. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"Guide des symboles vikings\"\u003eguide to Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e details the difference from the Vegvísir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel, does not tarnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 4 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e braided link, 60 cm, lobster clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants the most impressive symbol in the Icelandic repertoire. See also our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/armes-vikings\" title=\"Collection armes vikings\"\u003ecollection of weapons and replicas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":57863860191614,"sku":"200001034:2604813136#pendants and chain","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/collier-viking-hache-aegishjalmur-spirales-buste-bois.jpg?v=1787047997","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/collier-viking-hache-aegishjalmur-spirales-acier","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}