Devotion to the Norse God Thor did not start with the Vikings, but
evolved over millennia among the Nordic people of ancient Europe. Our
image of Thor as a powerful protector, wielding his great hammer and
riding a chariot drawn by goats are all elements that can be traced back
through the archeological record. Many of the clues that point to the
origin of this great God can be found in the ancient petroglyphs still
preserved today in Scandinavia. Most notable are the multitude of stone
carvings known as the Tanum petroglyphs near Tanumshede, Bohuslan in
Sweden. This hammer is an original design by Paul Borda that is greatly
influenced by these ancient carvings and is meant to show that the
presence of Thor did not just exist in the Viking age, but is truly
ancient and has been with us for all time.
- An original design by artist Paul Borda of Dryad Design
- Made of solid jewelers bronze
- Single sided
- Measures 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) tall and 1 1/4 inches (3.1 cm) wide
- Concealed bale accommodates chains up to 4 mm in thickness