The magic hammer of the thunder god Thor produced lightning bolts and was Thor's indispensible weapon against the enemies of Gods and men. With it he was invincible in battles with frost giants, mountain giants, hill ogres, trolls, and other monsters and demons that threatened Heaven and Earth. After being thrown, the hammer would magically return to Thor's hand. He had a pair of magic iron gauntlets that he always wore when wielding Mjolnir, since without them he would be unable to grasp the powerful hammer shaft.

The Norse people believed that when the ground was struck by lightning, Thor had sent his hammer crashing to the earth. Mjolnir was forged by a dward named Sindri. While he was creating it, Loki, the trickster fire god, disguised himself as a fly and attempted to interfere with Sindri's work by buzzing around him. As a result, Mjolnir's handle was unusually short. Nevertheless, a blow from Thor's hammer was so powerful that it would result in instant death.

Although Mjolnir could be the bringer of death, it was also a symbol of life and fertility in connection with Thor's influence over the rains, and by extension, good crops. It would bring blessings during marriage by keeping evil powers away from the wedding copule and by promising fecundity to the bride. The image of Thor's hammer has been found on many funerary stelae, rock engravings, and stones that bear runic inscriptions. During the early Christian era in Scandinavia, it may also have been used as a sign of protest against the law that only the cross of Christ could be portrayed on monuments.

As mighty and strong as Thor was, he was almost powerless without Mjolnir.


....includes 36" cord, accent bead and booklet explaining the history and use of the symbol or talisman.

This handcrafted item was created out of the finest excelsior (leadfree) pewter by Pepi and Co.

Pepi and Co. utilizes a unique finishing process resulting in one of the most beautiful lines of jewelry you can find! Pepi and Co. enlists the creative energies of select artists and sculptors to develop and design each original piece. Concepts for designs are carefully researched for authenticity and historical relevance, utilizing historical and mystical texts including The Key of Solomon, The Qabalah, The Black Pullet, Greek, and Norse Mythologies. The resources are too numerous to mention and the research library keeps growing! Pepi's goal is to bring you beautifully interpreted, esoterically sensitive, quality designs created by highly skilled craftspeople.


This item is 2 inch h x 1 3/4 inch w