Product description
This hand-forged iron troll cross is forged in one piece. It is a wonderful accessory for Viking reenactment and LARP costumes, but also for modern Vikings. The origin of the troll cross (Swedish: Trollkors) is highly controversial. Since there is practically no archaeological evidence for it, there are many speculations and uncertainties as to whether or not it is a true symbol from the Viking Age or the Middle Ages. The troll cross presumably goes back to an ancient custom that is widespread in large parts of Scandinavia. Iron troll crosses were placed over front doors, windows and barn doors to protect people, livestock and homes from crafty trolls, evil magic, ghosts, disease and all sorts of other dangers. Because of its shape, the troll cross is sometimes associated with the Odal rune Othala from the older Futhark alphabet, which stands for ownership and inheritance - but there are no verifiable sources for this hypothesis. So there are no archaeological sources that the troll cross was worn as jewelry in the (early) Middle Ages, but for modern Vikings it is an important symbol. In Germanic-neo-pagan circles (including Ásatrú) the iron troll cross is a popular protective amulet nowadays.Product details
Product details:
Material: iron
Size: 6,7 x 4,8 cm
Diameter ring: 4 cm
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 50
