Let Elder Futhark Rune lead the look - this pair of dangle earrings keeps Elder Futhark runes from the old Norse alphabet clear, clean, and wearable.These earrings measure 2" long and 3/4" wide.The french ear wires are stainless steel and the Rune charms are zinc alloy.These Viking earrings feature a Bind Rune using Othala and Isaz from the Elder Futhark Runes.The Elder Futhark Runes are the original runic alphabet of the ancient Vikings and consists of 24 letters. The runes are symbols of the most powerful forces in the cosmos. The word 'rune' means both letter and secret. Runes allow one to access, use, and change the world shaping forces they symbolize. Odin watched the Norns from his seat in Asgard and envied their powers and wisdom and bend his will toward the task of coming to know the runes. To gain the secret knowledge of the runes Odin sacrificed himself to himself. He hung himself from a branch of Yggdrasil , pierced himself with his spear, and stared down into the shadowy waters of the Well of Urd below calling to the runes for nine days and nine nights. At the end of the ninth night the Runes accepted Odin's sacrifice and shown themselves to him, revealing to him all their secrets and powers they possessed.Material: lightweight zinc alloy charms on stainless steel ear wires (French wire / hook style as listed). Charms are zinc alloy, not solid 316L.From Norse American Viking, a small US shop in Ulster County, NY - stocked and shipped from the USA. Questions? Email [email protected]: wipe with a soft cloth; avoid harsh chemicals, bleach, and long soaks in chlorinated pools. Store dry when not wearing.
