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Mjolnir (Mjolnir)

Mjolnir (Mjolnir)

Mjolnir (Mjolnir) - This symbol is known as Thor's Hammer... It is ancient nordic symbol, stylized as the legendary magic weapon of the Norse god Thor. Mjolnir means lightning and symbolizes the power of God over thunder and lightning. It was often said that he was kicked out Mjolnir's Hammer always returns.

Thor's Hammer as an amulet it was often worn by believers as a protective symbol - The practice was so popular that it continued even after most of the Nordic population converted to Christianity. It is now often used by members of the Asatru faith as a symbol of Norse heritage.

A later form of this symbol is called the "Wolf Cross" or also

Dragon Cross. The change in the shape of the sign was associated with the development of early Christianity in the lands of the North.

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