For the Keeper of Life’s Final Threshold
In Norse mythology, Hel governs Niflheimr – the mist-shrouded realm where souls find rest, not torment. As the Prose Edda recounts, her half-living, half-corpse visage embodies the duality of existence, a balance echoed in this pendant’s dual-tone finish. Though feared, she is no villain: Hel ensures the cyclical rhythm of life and death, her role as essential as Odin’s wisdom or Thor’s storms.
Features
- Gold/silver finish mirrors Hel’s half-alive, half-decayed visage from Gylfaginning
- 304 stainless alloy scoffs at tarnish like Mjǫllnir defies Jǫrmungandr’s venom
- 23.6" wheat chain adapts for layering or solo prominence
- Nickel-free guard protects sensitive húð (skin), worthy of Frigg’s touch
- Laser-etched runes evoke Gokstad ship burial relics (0.2mm engraving)
Materials
Surgical-grade 304 stainless steel (gold/silver electrochemical polish)
Anti-tarnish wheat chain
Size Details
Pendant: 1.2 x 0.8 inches (30 x 20mm). 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.
