Viking Slavic Perun Axe Double Sided Legendary Amulet Pendant 925 Sterling Silver

Description

This magnificent pendant is made from high-quality Sterling Silver (925). The Axe of Perun or Skeggöx (from Old Norse Skegg, beard + öx, axe) refers to various axes, used as a tool and weapon, as early as the 6th century AD. It is most commonly associated with Viking Age Scandinavians. The lower portion of an axe bit is called the "beard" and the cutting edge of the bearded axe extends below the width of the butt to provide a wide cutting surface while keeping the overall weight of the axe low. The hook or "beard" of the axe would also have been useful in battle, for example, to pull weapons out of the defender's grasp, or to pull down a shield to allow another attacker to strike at the unprotected defender.