{"product_id":"perle-viking-rune-uruz-bronze","title":"Uruz Viking Rune Bead: The Strength of the Aurochs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUruz, the aurochs — a beast that no one will ever see again\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second sign of the Elder Futhark, traced as two vertical strokes that fall upon this \u003cstrong\u003ebeard and hair bead\u003c\/strong\u003e made of patinated bronze. \u003cem\u003eUruz\u003c\/em\u003e names the aurochs, the wild ox of Europe: an animal standing nearly two meters at the shoulder, reputed to be indomitable, which sources describe as the very measure of raw strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind this design in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/perles-viking-barbe-cheveux\"\u003ecollection of Viking beard and hair beads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat distinguishes this beard bead\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe rune of indisputable vigor — the one chosen for endurance rather than fortune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIts design is one of the most stable in the Futhark: two vertical strokes and a diagonal bar, with no notable regional variations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA slide-on, not a clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e the bead is slipped onto the strand before braiding. The thickness of the braid holds it in place, so there is nothing that can break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBore of approximately 6 mm:\u003c\/b\u003e the only criterion that really matters. It must be slightly narrower than the finished braid, and slightly wider than the loose strand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Zinc alloy, patinated bronze finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eInner bore:\u003c\/b\u003e approximately 6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e approximately 10 mm in height, 8 mm in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWear:\u003c\/b\u003e beard, mustache, or hair, on a braided lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aurochs is not a creature of legend: it is a real species, and it disappeared before our very eyes. The last known individual died in \u003cstrong\u003e1627\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Jaktorów Forest, Poland. The Anglo-Saxon rune poem describes it as \"fierce and greatly horned\" — an animal that its contemporaries knew well enough to fear, and that we now only know through its bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/coiffure-viking\"\u003eguide to Viking hairstyles\u003c\/a\u003e details cuts, braids, and beards, with supporting sources, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/futhark-ancien-alphabet-runique-viking-complet\"\u003eguide to the Futhark alphabet\u003c\/a\u003e covers each sign one by one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete your set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perle-viking-rune-thurisaz-bronze\"\u003eViking Rune Thurisaz Bead: the Thorn and the Giant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perle-viking-rune-raidho-bronze\"\u003eViking Rune Raidho Bead: the Ride and the Journey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perle-viking-rune-hagalaz-bronze\"\u003eViking Rune Hagalaz Bead: the Hail that Passes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57910337536382,"sku":"LCV-PERLE-URUZ","price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/perle-viking-rune-uruz-bronze-ambiance.jpg?v=1787658453","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/perle-viking-rune-uruz-bronze","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}