Description
About the Ægishjálmur (Rune of Protection):
Presented in stark simplicity and deep, powerful lines, Celtic Leatherworks offers this classic Ægishjálmur in our Norse Magical Stave series. Ritualistic in nature, Magical Staves were used by men and women in Viking cultures for a variety of purposes. Some served as general protective icons, intended as a form of visual prayer. Others were more specialized in intent and function and covered topics from the extraordinary (to make oneself invisible) to the mundane (favorable weather for fishing).
Referred to as a “rune of protection” (derived from a translation of its classic name, the “Helm of Awe”), the Ægishjálmur was meant to be worn between the eyes or on the forehead as a potent stave against personal harm. Though the Ægishjálmur was first mentioned in the Poetic Eddas, no extant contemporary example has been identified. However, the tradition of the Ægishjálmur remained a key feature of Norse culture for centuries.
Functionality:
To attach a sporran flap to one of our leather sporrans, fasten the flap to the back top of the bag by way of the heavy-duty snaps. Fasten the flap closed by using the leather cord to loop over the concho or clasp on the flap.
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