For the Guardian of Life’s Silent Threshold
Hel, daughter of Loki and ruler of Niflheimr, governs the mist-cloaked realm where souls find respite, not punishment. As recounted in the Prose Edda, her half-living, half-corpse visage embodies the duality of existence—a balance mirrored in this pendant’s stark, minimalist design. Far from a tormentor, Hel ensures the natural cycle of life and death, her role as vital as Odin’s wisdom or Freyja’s magic.
Features
- Abstract Hel motif channels Gylfaginning’s description of her half-alive, half-decayed form
- 304 stainless alloy defies tarnish like Mjǫllnir scoffs at Jǫrmungandr’s venom
- 23.6" wheat chain adapts for layered armor or solo prominence
- Nickel-free guard protects sensitive húð (skin), worthy of Baldr’s doomed grace
- 1.38" diameter echoes Gotlandic bracteate artistry (0.1mm engraving)
Materials
Surgical-grade 304 stainless steel
Anti-tarnish wheat chain
Size Details
Pendant: 1.38-inch (3.5cm) diameter. Chain: 23.6 inches (60cm). Skald’s note: Hand-forging may cause ≤0.1mm (0.004 in) textural variations – hallmarks of dvergr (dwarf) craft, not flaws.
Care Instructions
Wipe with a vaðmál (woolen) cloth; avoid Njörðr’s storms (humidity). Store in a dry skrin (box) between vigils.
