Mjollnir, Why do you wear it?

[Hveðrungur Kveldúlfsson]

If you wear Thors hammer around your neck tell us why. I personally wear it as a sign of my Odinic faith, my loyalty to the gods especially Thor as I see him to be my patron god. I allso wear it as a protoection symbol, sort of a good luck cham. It has been a somewhat good conversation starter in the past but has allso gotten me into many debates and arguments with Christians and other non Heathens. I would never take my hammer from around my neck unless it was becasue a doctor asked me to or I had to clean it. Besides that it never comes off.

I have a picture of my hammer collection so I will post it:

http://photobucket.com/albums/y110/hvedrungr/th_My_Hammers.jpg (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/hvedrungr/My_Hammers.jpg)
*Click Thumnail*

The one I wear all of the time is on the far right, it is the "Kabbara" hammer from the Wodanesdag Press (www.odin.org) located in British Columbia, Canada. If you get a chance visit their online store, amazing selection of hand made Mjollnir pendants!

The one on the far left is one ive never really worn so I sent it to a friend in Ireland as a gift. The second one is the first hammer I ever owned and I plan on giving that one to the special woman I end up spending my life with (whoever she is :D ) and the second last one beside the Kabbara hammer is a smaller hammer I sent to my friend Angella in Greece, hopefully that got to her safely. I guess I cant really call it a hammer collection as ive sent two away as gifts but oh well.

Tell us why you wear Mjollnir and post a picture of your hammer if you've got one :cool:

[pinlighter]

Yup. I wear it for the magic. ;)

[Teufelhunden]

I wear the Kabarra also,awsome hammer. I wear it as a reminder of my oaths and for the magic and empowerment it gives. I feel nakid without it these days if I did not wear it.

[Tyr's Hand]

I have the Rømersdal pendant. I guess I wear it as a constant reminder of my beliefs.

http://www.odin.org/th650.htm

[Norsk Blod]

I wear the kabbara one from wodendsdag aswell. I wear it to show my Odinist belifes, to be connected more with the gods and to show that I know who my ancestors were and have great pride in them.

Hved-where is the picture of yours? I dont see a thumbnail to click....

[Hveðrungur Kveldúlfsson]

Hved-where is the picture of yours? I dont see a thumbnail to click....

Photobucked is down, give it a few hours.

[Der Einzelgänger]

I wear mine for most of the reasons stated above. To show my faith and also as a daily reminder to offer a thanks to gods.

I never take mine off unless it's absolutely necessary. I get that weird uncomfortable naked feeling.

[Draconian Umpire]

I wear it both as a symbol of my faith in the gods, and luck in a world ridden with strife.

(And I wear the Wolf's Head)

http://www.odin.org/th800.htm

(not exactly this design, but somewhat like it)

[Der Einzelgänger]

This is the one I wear.

http://www.majesticdarkness.com/838.jpg

[thorson]

I wear mine because it brings luck.

[Sigurd]

One, to show the faith. If those Christians wear their crosses, the Jews their funny blue caps, the Muslims their beard / veil, then I can equally proclaim my belief by that.

Two (maybe a stupid reason but still) because it looks awesome

Three, so that people don't keep mistaking me with a Satanist (society thinks that everybody clad in black clothes, spikes and steel-toe-cap boots, who listens to Black Metal, is a Satanist), which I regard as an insult.

Four and most importantly, to show that I am one of the last people who have not forgotten the heritage of the ancestors.

Sorry, not got picture.

[Brand]

My Hammer serves as a constant reminder of my connection to my Elder Kin. When I put it on on I also make a brief prayer asking Thor to ward me from harm.

This is mine: http://ragweedforge.com/nv2.jpg

[battleax]

For me its simple,
It boils down to this

Pride in my beliefs and Pride in the members of my Family (ancestors) that have passed before me.

[Outdoorsman]

This is my hammer. Mine was made prior to the artist's use of Britainia Metal, so I think mine is made of silver.

http://www.odin.org/th400.htm

I wear it as an expression of my folk heritage and as a sign to the world out there.

[Sigurd]

This is my hammer. Mine was made prior to the artist's use of Britainia Metal, so I think mine is made of silver.

http://www.odin.org/th400.htm

I wear it as an expression of my folk heritage and as a sign to the world out there.

Although your hammer is quite different to others, I must say I like it.

[Wlfnoth]

I wear my hammer as a holy symbol of our Folkways, it is a constant companion or reminder of my connection to the High Gods of our Folk. The wearing of the Thors Hammer reminds me of my unique identity, reminds me of my duty to my Ancestors, Faith and Folk.

[BerserkrKin]

I wear a simple hammer I picked up at a Renascence fair a while back from a lovly merchant I can only describe as a crazy old fart :D .
It is simple and unornate a welcome contrast to the many look alike hammers I see.I only take it off for cleaning and showers when I replace the cord for a chain its never coming off.
I see it as a sign of strength,courage and faith.

PS.I like the hammer in Norsk Blods Sig

[Hengest]

When I first put on my hammer it was the moment I was sure that this was the right path for me.

I never take it of but once lost it in the street whilst working. I didn't realise until I got home and had to retrace my journey all over London. Just as I thought I had lost all hope there it was lying at the side of the road. The chances of nobody seeing it were slim and I take it as a sign that I was meant to find it. It could never have been replace as it is a one-off that I made myself.

I also hallowed it with the following (slightly altered from th Book of Blotar):

In the name of the High Gods, the Aesir and Vanir - May this hammer be made holy. May you imbue it with your power. Grant me your blessings and your aid. I hail you. Hail Faith Folk and Family.


http://www.bluecowmotors.co.uk/HengestHammer.jpg

[heilwotan]

I wear my hammer as a holy symbol of our Folkways, it is a constant companion or reminder of my connection to the High Gods of our Folk. The wearing of the Thors Hammer reminds me of my unique identity, reminds me of my duty to my Ancestors, Faith and Folk.

I couldn't say it any other way.

How many consecrate their Hammer like they would a Rune or other talisman? (sorry if this might be off topic).

[The Mersey's Watcher]

I don't wear it. Initialy I didn't wear it because I thought I might dishonour my ancestors unless I had a very detailed understanding of the Mjollnir and our faith. I don't wear it now because I don't see why I need it, or how wearing it will make me a better Odinist.

My ancestors gave me my blood and my heritage, and that's all I need.

[Hveðrungur Kveldúlfsson]

The hammer is a symbol of your faith and honouring Thor as protector of Midgarð. I think all heathens should wear a Mjollnir to honour the thunder god.

[The Mersey's Watcher]

The hammer is a symbol of your faith and honouring Thor as protector of Midgarð. I think all heathens should wear a Mjollnir to honour the thunder god.

Well you're right there. And whenever I feel I need one I will get one.

[Norsk Blod]

When I first put on my hammer it was the moment I was sure that this was the right path for me.

I never take it of but once lost it in the street whilst working. I didn't realise until I got home and had to retrace my journey all over London. Just as I thought I had lost all hope there it was lying at the side of the road. The chances of nobody seeing it were slim and I take it as a sign that I was meant to find it. It could never have been replace as it is a one-off that I made myself.

heh reminds me of this time when I lost mine, but it was in my bed...some how the chain broke off while i was sleeping. and I didnt notice till i was at work. and when I did I was freaking out (i do construction and was working with cement that day so I thought it had fallen off into the cement) i was pissed and bummed all day cause I had lost it and couldnt find it. so i go to bed and when i wake up with next morning its right by my hand. I was so releived and felt amazed and awed to have it right there in front of me :cool:

[heilwotan]

Well you're right there. And whenever I feel I need one I will get one.

I recondmend you read about Mjollnir and its significance, along with meditating on it, visualize it, and feel its power, then you might change your mind about not wearing one; plus our ancestors wore one, its our tradition, our heritage.

[Hveðrungur Kveldúlfsson]

I recondmend you read about Mjollnir and its significance, along with meditating on it, visualize it, and feel its power, then you might change your mind about not wearing one; plus our ancestors wore one, its our tradition, our heritage.
Agreed. Maybe on the new board ill post the little story about what brought me to Odinism.

[damonrunehammer]

I too wear my hammer(sometimes plural) as a symbol of my faith (I have a mjolnir tattoo on my upper left arm also) and to remind me of the oath I made to the gods. My grandparents, who know nothing of my faith in the aesir, know that it's a symbol of the thunder god of scandinavian mythology, and know I am basically obsessed with the mythology, but don't know about my dedication to it, and the gods. I don't think they really need to know right now. I too have lost a hammer, which I eventually found, but I ordered another that very same day I lost it, because I was so upset. I have three hammers, and here they are:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/flames_within_me/IM001249.jpg
and my tattoo:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/flames_within_me/hammertattoo1.jpg

Hails!

[heilwotan]

Nice tattoo! That one you'll wear forever!

[beowulf]

I am bespoken to Woden first of all, with the valknut and ravens tatooed on my arm, but I honor also his son the Thunderer. I wear a replica of an artifact found in Uppland,Sweden. It symbolizes protection,strength and honor, and good luck for me, a visible symbol of heathen troth. I also laid it in my bride's lap when we were married, must have worked as we are expecting our first-born son any day now, as previously noted on prior incarnations of this forum. I never take the hammer off, it is with me at all times.

[Hrafnas]

Lets see these tattoos Beowulf!!! I was actually wanting to tattoo a raven on the back of both of my shoulders. I feel a real pull toward that animal.
As for hammers; I have several. Each mean different things. I have a small silver one that I never take off but, like some of you, I lost it once. The chain just undid at work. I freaked out looking for it. Finally a coworker handed it to me saying that it was sitting right in the office in front of everything. They always seem to find their way back to whom they need to. Hmm, sort of like our faith.

[damonrunehammer]

:D
Nice tattoo! That one you'll wear forever!

Thanks. I designed it myself. I enjoy seeing tattoos of our faith. The Raven ideas sound great! 2 ravens on each shoulder would be awesome. Hugin and Munin telling you secrets wouldn't be a bad thing! :)

[beowulf]

Lets see these tattoos Beowulf!!! Hmm, never have taken a pic of it, but here's a link to the design: http://www.angelfire.com/on/Wodensharrow/symframeset.html It's the rune circle with 3 ravens surrounding a valknut, done in simple black ink on my upper arm.

[aud_friggsdottir]

I don't wear it. Initialy I didn't wear it because I thought I might dishonour my ancestors unless I had a very detailed understanding of the Mjollnir and our faith. I don't wear it now because I don't see why I need it, or how wearing it will make me a better Odinist.

My ancestors gave me my blood and my heritage, and that's all I need.

Hail All!

Mine is from my husband. He gifted it to me on a trip to Idaho. I wear it because it is a symbol of my Faith. It is an outward expression of what is felt deeply. Also, it is a conversation starter....I know several fundi christians that have a different perspective on Odinism simply because they asked..."What is that necklace?" Always, great to educate folks.

As to the above comments...I was a heathen for several years before I was given my hammer...I don't think it is a "requirement" per se, but I do think it is an important symbol of our Ways...that is our dedication to our Elder Kin. Sorta like saying we have dedicated our lives to our Faith, Folk, and Family (including ancestors and successors). It is a powerful to pronounce such a dedication.

As for "making a better Odinist"...hmmm...Deeds make one a better person...not religious symbols.

I agree with your last statement. I have a big problem with folks thinking they have to "know it all" regarding our Ways before they can "wear a hammer" or "proclaim to be an Odinist"....personally...I think it is hogwash. There is no amount of books one can read that he/she could then say "I know everything and now can call myself an Odinist (Heathen, Asatruar, etc...)". Once you have answered the call of the Gods and Goddesses and follow the Ways of your ancestors...you are an Odinist...all the lore, sagas, Eddas, etc... are your NEXT steps in the journey of better understanding your ancestors and yourself.

Don't get me wrong, I think it is very important to read about your ancestors...it is the spark that ignites the flame of our Folk, but to say you aren't an Odinist till you have read X number of books...well that is ridiculous.

Ok..sorry for the rant!

[Garrick the LongSeax]

I wear a hammer for the above reasons and also as a reminder of courage and what it takes to overcome ordeal and to survive.

[Lonnie]

plus our ancestors wore one, its our tradition, our heritage.


Actually...
Only some of our ancestors wore them... Hammer pendants were mainly a Scandinavian thing... You are much less likely to find one in the Continental or A-S areas...

[Der Einzelgänger]

I ordered an new hammer, should be coming any day now. I ordered this one.
http://www.odin.org/th600.htm

One question though, What should I do with my old one? I don't wanna just toss it to the side or put it into a box I want it to still serve a purpose. I was thinking about nailing it to the front door of my house. But I'm open to suggestions...

[Sigurd]

Not bad, not bad at all!

[pinlighter]

One question though, What should I do with my old one?


Got a chariot????

[Hengest]

What should I do with my old one? I don't wanna just toss it to the side or put it into a box I want it to still serve a purpose.

I don't know if you carry out any blots or rituals or if you have a regular site to do such but if so you may wish to consider giving it as an offering to the wights of that place. You could make a small ceremony of it, thanking them for sharing that space with you and then bury it there. For example:

In the name of the High Gods,
I offer this hammer as a gift to the wights and spirits of this place.
May it be a sign of my thanks to them for sharing this place with me.
May it also offer protection from those who would bring harm to them.

Or something similar.

Or perhaps you could make a gift of it to some one recently turned to Odinism (if you are sure they are serious about it)

[Der Einzelgänger]

I haven't carried out any rituals or anything yet, but I plan to at some time. I will be moving to a new home in a week or two, and I was thinking about doing that ritual to my new home.

[Der Einzelgänger]

Got a chariot????
Nope.
I'm chariotless...
Why do you ask?

[pinlighter]

Nope.
I'm chariotless...
Why do you ask?


Ah, I thought you could maybe mount it on that :)

[damonrunehammer]

I have more than one hammer, if you don't feel like doing anything with it, just keep it, or wear it too. I wear sometimes all three of mine. Two on the outside, and one on the inside of my shirt. If all else fails, keep it on your altar, or somewhere special you can see. That's my advice.

[Der Einzelgänger]

Ah, I thought you could maybe mount it on that :)
Haha, That would be pretty cool. I would need goats though...

[Sigurd]

I too wear my hammer(sometimes plural) as a symbol of my faith (I have a mjolnir tattoo on my upper left arm also) and to remind me of the oath I made to the gods. My grandparents, who know nothing of my faith in the aesir, know that it's a symbol of the thunder god of scandinavian mythology, and know I am basically obsessed with the mythology, but don't know about my dedication to it, and the gods. I don't think they really need to know right now. I too have lost a hammer, which I eventually found, but I ordered another that very same day I lost it, because I was so upset. I have three hammers, and here they are:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/flames_within_me/IM001249.jpg
and my tattoo:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/flames_within_me/hammertattoo1.jpg

Hails!

I was maybe going to get one at some point, question of cost though. nice one tho
hammers also good ones.

[Der Einzelgänger]

Haha! Just got my new Mjollnir today. Great quality.

I've been thinking about getting a tattoo recently, I'm not sure what to get though...

I was thinking of getting a mjollnir tattooed right where mine hangs. So that I'll always have a mjollnir there, whether have the chain on or not.

[Liffrea]

I started out wearing mine as a good luck charm. As Ive explored more deeply though it has come to represent my faith in the gods. I only ever take it off to shower.

[Sigurd]

Haha! Just got my new Mjollnir today. Great quality.

I've been thinking about getting a tattoo recently, I'm not sure what to get though...

I was thinking of getting a mjollnir tattooed right where mine hangs. So that I'll always have a mjollnir there, whether have the chain on or not.

I thought of getting a Mjollnir done right above my heart ;)

[MgFalcon]

i could only find one and once i saw it i bought it instantly, about a year after it broke... i have been trying to make my own but never got to it :(

any help on making jewlery?

PS: I plan on getting a tatoo on my left shoulder (like in the above pic posted by someone else) but mine would be about 1-2" and will have USSF in the middle standing for United States Speical Forces... that will be once i have graduated from SF training of course ;)

[pinlighter]

i could only find one and once i saw it i bought it instantly, about a year after it broke... i have been trying to make my own but never got to it :(



What? A chain? A hammer? Sorry if I'm being stupid.

[Hveðrungur Kveldúlfsson]

What? A chain? A hammer? Sorry if I'm being stupid.
I think he's refering to his Mjollnir but I'm not too sure.

[MgFalcon]

What? A chain? A hammer? Sorry if I'm being stupid.


lol, sry i thought people would understand if i did not mention Mjollnir

but yeah my Mjollnir pendent/necklace broke

[Ravenous]

I wear mine for the same reason as Hveðrungr, it stands for my Odinic pride and I believe that it brings me luck when needed. I only have one, because my current financial state isn't big enough to afford myself more

[Kai Forkbeard]

Heilsa,

I wear a hammer 24/7. I don't have a pic to show of it, but essentially it has a warriors helm on the tip of the haft and a valknot lower between the ends of the hammer. On the reverse, it has a bindrune (my sigil) of the Ken and Eiwaz Runes.
i made it from pewter and I wear it on a chain of woven copper wire I made myself. The making of it was one of the most gratifying things I have ever done and made my faith stronger than ever before. It's not just a symbol to me.... it's an anchor to my existence in Midgardh.

Frith,
Kai.

[Hveðrungur Kveldúlfsson]

I've recently been thinking about trying to find some soapstone to carve myself my own Mjollnir, as much as I love my Wodanesdag Kabbara hammer I would also love to make my own to wear. I think making something for yourself always makes it feel more special to you than something you've bought.

If I can find a good peice of soapstone I want to carve something similar to this hammer's design:

http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/thor685.jpg

[TruGunny]

:)
I made my Hammer. out of Sculpey, a clay that you can bake in an oven. based mine on a design I saw in a book, but mostly my own design. I very rarely take it off. just to clean it, or to take a shower.

Trugunny

[KarlMagnus]

These are mine. The one on the left is amber which I carved. The one on the right is silver. It was a gift from my mother.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/KarlMagnus/hammers.jpg

Karl

[Valknot]

I wear it to symbolize loyalty to Thor and because I feel more comfortable with it on. I don't have a picture of it though.

[Brian]

I wear the Hammer to show all who and what I am and in what I believe. You would be surprized how many ask me what it is and that gives me an opening to speak to them.

[Loki's Advocate]

I wear an Algiz around my neck; I wear nothing else around my neck, and nothing at all while at work at night. Wearing rings is out of the question... :(

[Liffrea]

I wear the Hammer to show all who and what I am and in what I believe. You would be surprized how many ask me what it is and that gives me an opening to speak to them.

Nobody ever asks me, but then I do have the unfortunate habit of wearing a permanent scowl!

I get the odd outraged stare off the you-know-who's...

[S_Ullrsson]

I wear the Hammer as a sign of pride in who I am, and to honour those that came before. I feel like it brings me luck and gives me strength to defeat the obstacles that are placed before me in life.

Stan

[Loki's Advocate]

I dunno. Whatever significance the Mjollnir has for anyone else, I had always thought of it as a warrior's sort of talisman; and while I'm a capable fighter and won't shy away from fighting if I have to, essentially that's not my main role and it never has been.

A Mjollnir would not sit right around my neck, but the Algiz is just right.

[incubuso6]

i wear it to remind me of who i am and who my ancestors are, the power they exert in my life through it is amazing.
it was basically the closest thing to a holy symbol that they had. to me it symbolizes the way of life and the way of magic of my ancestors

[The Divine Cynic]

One, to show the faith. If those Christians wear their crosses, the Jews their funny blue caps, the Muslims their beard / veil, then I can equally proclaim my belief by that.

Two (maybe a stupid reason but still) because it looks awesome

Three, so that people don't keep mistaking me with a Satanist (society thinks that everybody clad in black clothes, spikes and steel-toe-cap boots, who listens to Black Metal, is a Satanist), which I regard as an insult.

Four and most importantly, to show that I am one of the last people who have not forgotten the heritage of the ancestors.

Sorry, not got picture.

I am right there with you. When I converted to Asatru/Odinism I began wearing my mjollnir in the same manner that I wore a cross as a Christian. One neat side benefits is that I tend to get asked questions about it by new aquantences & then get a good chance to share the folkways with them.

[sdba2271]

I don't have a picture of my hammer, but I am wondering how many wear the OR symbol and if it's still available to purchase somewhere. It really is a great symbol, and I missed picking one up.

[Katia]

Hi sdba2271! Welcome to the forum!
The OR has alot of articles with the symbol on it, shirts and stuff.. I think you can buy a badge too...Check out their website: http://www.********rite.org

[Hildr Valkyrie]

The hammer I wear was made by my own hands and I am very proud of it ...I am living in a country that the most are christians and always have my hammer out of my clothes to show my belief and really don't care if they think that "I am a *bad* girl or even a *weird* one" or look at me "somehow"...I wear my hammer for protection as Thor is the protector of humanity, also for strength and health.

PS I get very disappointed from someone user before some days, cause in a private conversation we had, he said to me that I have to regard and believe the Gods of my country...but I don't give up my religion cause no one is able to tell me what is right or wrong for myself (or else I would be a christian as it's the most widespread here)...I can listen everyones opinion (with examples, with thoughts, etc), but I am the one that in the end will chose my path...so please no more..."you should"
Thank you.
("Thank you" is not ironic don't want misunderstandings here!)

[Scramaseax]

Actually...
Only some of our ancestors wore them... Hammer pendants were mainly a Scandinavian thing... You are much less likely to find one in the Continental or A-S areas...

Thunor's hammer pendants are quite popular in Kentish graves from the 6th-7th century.

[Scramaseax]

I have three hammers, and here they are:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/flames_within_me/IM001249.jpg


Do you know the history of the hammer on the right? It's quite similar to mine.

[Scramaseax]

The one I wear all of the time is on the far right

The one on the far left is one ive never really worn

Come on, I thought we agreed to keep politics out of this! :p

[æinvargR]

Here is mine.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/571/bajs127b0rn.jpg

I'm about to buy another one, I think it's this one (http://www.handfaste.se/images/ha6.jpg) (the upper one) which is in silver and made after a hammer found on Gotland. But this one that I already have I like very much, I like that it's got a face. But variation is good, or I could wear two at once.

[Liffrea]

This is mine:
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/liffrea/thors_hammer_knot.jpg

The knot-work is a Celtic design. I am thinking of wearing a second though, or a Valknot.

[PYRE695]

Hello everyone, My hammer was purchased for me by my better half, I wear it because of my belief in the God's. Its just your average hammer, eyes on top, vinage down below. Like most people here I only take it off to clean it and I feel naked with out it. I also have the Rune Alghiz tattooed on my back at the base of my neck, with a valknut to the left of it and a Hagalaz rune to the right. The world tree one with vertical line and a left and right slash. I dont know about anybody else but its quite a feeling to have symbols like that tattooed onto your body. You can feel the effect of them once you get them its pretty cool. Pyre

[Scramaseax]

this one that I already have I like very much, I like that it's got a face.

Very similar to mine, the oath-ring under the head is good.

[Norsk Blod]

mine can be found in my profile pic. its by far the greatest picture but

[æinvargR]

Very similar to mine, the oath-ring under the head is good.
Oh, I have never really noticed that thing or thought it was an oath-ring. Have you read that somewhere? And do you know where in Scandinavia this hammer was found?

[Hrafnas]

Ok, here is my newest one:
http://ca.geocities.com/hrafnas/image_19466.jpg http://ca.geocities.com/hrafnas/image_19467.jpg

[Scramaseax]

Oh, I have never really noticed that thing or thought it was an oath-ring. Have you read that somewhere? And do you know where in Scandinavia this hammer was found?I don't actually have any evidence to offer about the oath-ring. I can't see what else it is meant to be and Thor was assocaited with oaths. The Viking Answer Lady informed me that the original was found in Östergötland, Sweden, and is now in the Swedish National Antiquities Muesum.
http://tinypic.com/9uokua.jpghttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5c/Svpmap_%C3%B6sterg%C3%B6tland.png/200px-Svpmap_%C3%B6sterg%C3%B6tland.png

[æinvargR]

Sweet, thanks for the info :)

[Sigurd]

Ulright.

I think I have decided now to stop going with the miniature and cheap "Made in Taiwan" one, and I will order one once I return to UK from Wodanesdag, probably. Current tendencies go towards the wolfshammer, IMO it's a beautiful one, dunno why, but simply caught my eye.

[Liffrea]

I have always fancied having a go at making one myself. Any ideas? Will I need a forge?

[Sigurd]

I have always fancied having a go at making one myself. Any ideas? Will I need a forge?

Hmmm....I'm not the master on the topic....but I'd say it's rather difficult. Well, probably basic blacksmithing style would not be so hard, I guess, but the fancy stuff, if you want it on, might be quite difficult to do.

[VIOR HRUNGNIR]

my hammer(miollnir) was handmade from pure silver. I wear it to show that i am ASATRU and that my fultru is THOR (hense my name). it gives me pride when someone asks me what it is and i get to explain my beliefs....i would show a pic of it but am new to this stuff and dont know how to put the pic up with this....hailsa

[Norsk Blod]

what is 'fultru'?

[pinlighter]

I have always fancied having a go at making one myself. Any ideas? Will I need a forge?


Most of the ones we all wear are cast in a mould. If you want to do this yourself you make a wax model of what you want, cover it in clay, bake the clay, and pour in moten metal to the space left when the wax melts, oops better leave some holes!!!!!! I knew someone who did this but I guess google is your friend!!!

[Lonnie]

what is 'fultru'?


Fultrui or Fultru is a way of saying that a person is dedicated themselves to a single God/dess... Not that they forsake all the other Gods & Goddess's, just that they are bound to one in particular. IMHO, not a step one should take lightly... There are way to many Heathens out there who will proclaim to be Fultrui to one god and then several months down the line they find they are closer to another god at that point and say well I'm no longer fultrui to this god because I am now fultrui to this other god... Hence why it is one of the things that can get my hackles up...

[Liffrea]

Most of the ones we all wear are cast in a mould. If you want to do this yourself you make a wax model of what you want, cover it in clay, bake the clay, and pour in moten metal to the space left when the wax melts, oops better leave some holes!!!!!! I knew someone who did this but I guess google is your friend!!!

I have some scrap iron lying about, in fact I have a couple of sheets of lead that I mean to get weighed in!

What is the melting point for iron and/or lead? I assume that a gas hob would not be hot enough?

[Hengest]

There are way to many Heathens out there who will proclaim to be Fultrui to one god and then several months down the line they find they are closer to another god at that point and say well I'm no longer fultrui to this god because I am now fultrui to this other god... Hence why it is one of the things that can get my hackles up...


I agree totally. It is like people who choose a name to show their restoration to their faith and then change it several times.

Or people who are quite happy to spell Odin as Odin until they read a book where it is spelled Odinn and they almost wet themselves with excitement when they find they can add another letter to make it Odhinn! I won't mention the bodily functions involved when they discover Oðinn!

Just a couple of pet peeves.

[pinlighter]

I have some scrap iron lying about, in fact I have a couple of sheets of lead that I mean to get weighed in!

What is the melting point for iron and/or lead? I assume that a gas hob would not be hot enough?


If you are going to do this consult a professional or at least a reference work!!!!

I know lead can be melted over a gas flame but there are toxic fumes etc from it. Iron can not be melted.

I won't presume to say more, I am not an expert on this & might lead you dangerously astray.

[Liffrea]

If you are going to do this consult a professional or at least a reference work!!!!

I know lead can be melted over a gas flame but there are toxic fumes etc from it. Iron can not be melted.

I won't presume to say more, I am not an expert on this & might lead you dangerously astray.

LOL. Fair enough. :D

I thought iron could be turned into a molten liquid?

[Hengest]

Liffrea, I thnk Pinlighter meant that you can not use the equipment mentioned to melt iron.

Hrothgar has recently been working on some forging so hopefully he will be able to give some pointers.

[KarlMagnus]

Liffrea,
Lead can easily be melted even on the hob (stove top). A very thick piece of lead would take a while to melt however.
Melting iron requires a forge which is a specialized (but not necessarilly high-tech) piece of equipment. I'm sure you can find plans for a medieval type of forge on the web.
You could also carve a hammer from wood or amber as I have done.

KM

[Liffrea]

Liffrea, I thnk Pinlighter meant that you can not use the equipment mentioned to melt iron.

Phew, I thought I had gone mad.


Hrothgar has recently been working on some forging so hopefully he will be able to give some pointers.

Excellent. I am a total novice at metal work so any pointers appreciated.



Liffrea,
Lead can easily be melted even on the hob (stove top). A very thick piece of lead would take a while to melt however.
Melting iron requires a forge which is a specialized (but not necessarilly high-tech) piece of equipment. I'm sure you can find plans for a medieval type of forge on the web.
You could also carve a hammer from wood or amber as I have done.

Space is the big problem at the moment. My dads garden is something of a tip. Amber sounds cool. Where would you buy that from?

[Hengest]

Liffrea, you could try casting White Metal. It is used a great deal by model makers, is easy to melt and it harder than lead. It looks just like silver too.

You can create a master and then make a mould from it out of RTV rubber or similar.

I used to be an armoured vehicle modeller (before other things took over my life!) and used it to cast accessories such as jerry cans and oil drums etc.

I am sure a little research will throw up a site showing you how.

a book (http://www.arepublishing.com.au/arepubebookwhitemetal.htm)

a site (http://www.contenti.com/instructions/179-037/179-037whitemetal.html)

limited downloads of books (http://www.arepublishing.com.au/arepubdownload.htm)

[battleax]

You want to make a hammer use this

Britannia Metal

There is some good info here http://www.odin.org/metal.htm

These guys make very good hammers as well but that link will give you some info on the metal.

[Liffrea]

Thanks White Horse and Battleax.

I used to have some white metal, I used to make model soldiers. I might have a root around in the shed see if I can still find it.

[KarlMagnus]

Amber sounds cool. Where would you buy that from?

Try here:

http://www.amberworkshop.com/amber_jewelry.htm

KM

[Fjorn]

I wear it for Strength, Protection, Loyalty, Pride, Honour, Re-Awakening and Dedication - in short, it is a symbol of my folk faith. I am actually a collector of them aswell.

[Fenris]

My Kabbara's in the mail, I had one a long time ago too, which I gave as a gift to someone.
I wore (and shall wear again!) a Mjollnir to symbolise my faith, and as a symbol of strength, cultural representation, and a focus for willworking.

I also intend on having the hammer tattooed on my person, most likely upon the backs of my hands, to symbolise the way I bring forth manifest energy into the world to shape it to my will.

Slightly unusual answer, methinks, but that's me.

[Thurisaz Mar]

Helisa.


I've a much different reason for wearing the hammer.

Personally, I feel little reason to wear "Symbols of faith." Such a thing has overtones of a defensive act, as if the person is trying to prove something by flaunting it. Just the same, I am not one to wear a symbol of protection, I prefer to rely on my own strengths to protect myself. The hammer that hangs around my neck is a personal thing, I wear it touching my skin at all times.

My reasons for wearing it: Firstly, I am completely true to Thor. Though I greatly respect the High Ones, my blood is the Thunderer's before all others. Second, keeping with the topic of blood, the weight of the hammer is a reminder of the hardships my forebearers had to endure for their family, and for me. It reminds me of all of my ancestors, those who's names I know, and those who I cannot name alike. And third, My ancestry is divided, and one of the very few things I have "found peace with" is heathenry. The hammer helps me keep my not-so-well-adjusted, and rather chaotic impulses (a result of the "gap" between my spiritual division), "in check". Like the calming of a torrent, almost.


Hail to the High Ones!
Hail to Thor!

Faith, Folk, Family.


(P.S., I will post a picture next month once I make my way up to NH and get the hammer permanently inked around my neck)

[Torquil]

I wear the Mjollnir as symbol of spiritual identity, ethnic pride, etc. Perhaps even as an attempt to put Heathenism on par with the major world religions, the Thor's Hammer as a response to the Crucifix, Star of David, Crescent Moon, and that nine pointed star thing the Baha'is use.

I own the Rugged Thor's Hammer type ordered from Wodanesdag.

[Sigurd]

Ethnic Pride?

[Torquil]

Ethnic pride meaning I try to distance myself from the self-loathing white guilt I see so much of.

[Sigurd]

Ah just wondered whether you meant "pride" or "pride" if you get what I mean. :p

[Torquil]

Only the good, wholesome kind of pride my friend! ;)

[Sigurd]

Only the good, wholesome kind of pride my friend! ;)

We appreciate that then! :)
No hating "pride" wanted. *nods*
But you're on the safe side then. ;)

[Torquil]

Don't worry Sigurd. The main reason I like this forum so much is because the people here are genuinely interested in learning more about their faith, without the constant angry rants you'd find elsewhere.

[Sigurd]

I know. I am usually particularly annoyed about those telling me I come from the "East Mark" not from "Austria".

[Sigurd]

Hmmm.... upon the tearing of the chain of my old 5-pound-made-in-Taiwan-Mini-Mjollnir I have decided that I will order a new one, from Wodanesdag, something I've actually wanted to do for quite a long time, but never had financial resources nor the real need.

Ummm... encountering the page.... a stupid question here...but - what the hell is a "money order"? i.e. how does it work???

[Fjorn]

Hmmm.... upon the tearing of the chain of my old 5-pound-made-in-Taiwan-Mini-Mjollnir I have decided that I will order a new one, from Wodanesdag, something I've actually wanted to do for quite a long time, but never had financial resources nor the real need.

Ummm... encountering the page.... a stupid question here...but - what the hell is a "money order"? i.e. how does it work???

I have ordered from Wodanesday many a time, first by paypal (then I closed the account) and about 11 times after that by cash in the post. I have NEVER had a problem with that, type out the letter and wrap the money in the letter and another sheet of a4 paper and then celotape the envelope, NEVER had a problem!

If you really do not want to do that then I am sure the information is on the Royal Mail website. But, sending cash isn't a problem.

[Sigurd]

Ah ok good... just didn't know how secure the mail was there... because I have had the experience of losing money in the mail - my grandfather was sending me £20 that I needed gravely, and I relied on it, but it never arrived although it was sent... so I had to live of 25g of tobacco, 2 loafs of bread and 2 litres of orange juice (something very very hard for someone who usually drinks a litre of it daily...) for about 2 1/2 weeks... I made it in the end...

Thanks for the info anyway.... *thumbsup*
wait... one last question: you are ordering from the uk too, right?

[solar_nexus]

I wear it so that I can smack people with it. :D



If you wear Thors hammer around your neck tell us why. I personally wear it as a sign of my Odinic faith, my loyalty to the gods especially Thor as I see him to be my patron god. I allso wear it as a protoection symbol, sort of a good luck cham. It has been a somewhat good conversation starter in the past but has allso gotten me into many debates and arguments with Christians and other non Heathens. I would never take my hammer from around my neck unless it was becasue a doctor asked me to or I had to clean it. Besides that it never comes off.

I have a picture of my hammer collection so I will post it:

http://photobucket.com/albums/y110/hvedrungr/th_My_Hammers.jpg (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/hvedrungr/My_Hammers.jpg)
*Click Thumnail*

The one I wear all of the time is on the far right, it is the "Kabbara" hammer from the Wodanesdag Press (www.odin.org) located in British Columbia, Canada. If you get a chance visit their online store, amazing selection of hand made Mjollnir pendants!

The one on the far left is one ive never really worn so I sent it to a friend in Ireland as a gift. The second one is the first hammer I ever owned and I plan on giving that one to the special woman I end up spending my life with (whoever she is :D ) and the second last one beside the Kabbara hammer is a smaller hammer I sent to my friend Angella in Greece, hopefully that got to her safely. I guess I cant really call it a hammer collection as ive sent two away as gifts but oh well.

Tell us why you wear Mjollnir and post a picture of your hammer if you've got one :cool:

[Sigurd]

:eek: What size is it then? :D

[Fjorn]

Ah ok good... just didn't know how secure the mail was there... because I have had the experience of losing money in the mail - my grandfather was sending me £20 that I needed gravely, and I relied on it, but it never arrived although it was sent... so I had to live of 25g of tobacco, 2 loafs of bread and 2 litres of orange juice (something very very hard for someone who usually drinks a litre of it daily...) for about 2 1/2 weeks... I made it in the end...

Thanks for the info anyway.... *thumbsup*
wait... one last question: you are ordering from the uk too, right?

Yes, England. :)

[Man Of Iron]

Mine came yesterday from Wodanesdag :D VERY impressed with it. I would post a picture but for some reason i'm not allowed...my post count maybe?

[pinlighter]

Mine came yesterday from Wodanesdag :D VERY impressed with it. I would post a picture but for some reason i'm not allowed...my post count maybe?


Uh, maybe you need to check your user options????? But I guess the mods will know.

[Hengest]

There should be no reason why you can't post your image. It can't be posted as an attachment but if it is hosted somewhere you should be able to add it.

[Fjorn]

You can host your images free with http://photobucket.com/

[Man Of Iron]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b298/MattBirks/Mjolnir.jpg

Just posted this in another thread but this is my new and first hammer from Odin.org :) (I didn't realise attatchments were disabled :D )

[alphaknave]

To show rebellion of Christianity (just like the Norse people as they were being invaded origionally) and as a reminder in the modern world.

[Fahneneid]

Ok, here is my newest one:
http://ca.geocities.com/hrafnas/image_19466.jpg http://ca.geocities.com/hrafnas/image_19467.jpg
Wow I really Like this One! Where did you get it if you dont mind me asking?

[Fahneneid]

I wear my hammer as a symbol of the blood oath I took upon it To my gods and goddesses,my family,ancesters and heritage, my folk and my duty to protect them.I wear it because it is an honour to have the rite to. A celebration of being born of noble blood. My hammer carries the blood of my kindred literally as we have all sworn blood oaths upon our hearths hammer. I also Wear a Valknut. I also have these and many more symbols of our heritage tattooed all over me. Its Hard to describe the Power These symbols give to me.

[Fjorn]

Wow I really Like this One! Where did you get it if you dont mind me asking?

I have this hammer too. This hammer was designed by a US political organisation and sold through their record company. It is now out of stock but to be honest isn't the best, I would suggest in all honestly that you look for others. If, however, you want to know where to contact the people about this hammer then drop me a PM.

[Horsekeeper]

I wear a wooden hammer that i carved from a scots pine branch that i took from a tree in thetford forest whilst camping out (covertly :) )

That night i was sat in my camp carving away when a fox came up to my fire and layed down in front it.

It was if she knew what i was doing and why i was there :eek:

She slept there all night only two feet away from where i slept and she only moved off when i awoke the next morning!

[Sigurd]

It is always good to have one that is hand-crafted, especially when you have done so yourself! :cool:
I must say thought that mine will "only" be one from Wodanesdag. (I think I have stated elsewhere that after the chain to my £5 made-in-Taiwan one tore I decided to get a proper one)

BTW, clever fox ! :lol:

[Don vonMilikowski]

because it is a tattoo.....

hard to take it off.....

well maybe a razor and bleach

[Sigurd]

because it is a tattoo.....

hard to take it off.....

well maybe a razor and bleach

Technology is well advanced nowadays, my friend. :D

[Don vonMilikowski]

The pain to take it off should be many times more...

But it is a rather nice tattoo, rather large, a cover up of my old band......

[mjollnir]

I wear my mjollnir proudly and always on the outside of my shirts (except for when I am wearing my work uniform). I bought my mjollnir from Valgard Murray at the East Coat Things 2005. It is the symbol of my way of life (I don't use the word faith...too xian). According to the lore, it was the most precious and valuable of all the gifts the dwarfs had created. I am also a Thorsman.

http://asatru.org/wtree/h100.gif

He also gave me a "spammer". Some of you will know what that is. ;)

[Heathen Soul]

My Mjollnir gives me great strength, especially when having a hard day, and I where it with great pride as a symbol of my beliefs and heritage.

I find that the more that I learn about Odinism then the more certain i feel about the path i am on (especially in the face of many Christians at work, who only want you to get ahead if your in the right church and of a particular background (if you knwo what i mean ;) My Mjollnir, therefore, is a constant reminder of my beliefs, that takes on more significance with every passing week.

Now that i have worn it for some time I would like to hold a small ceremony dedicating myself to the Gods and 'powering' the Mjollnir.

[KuguarMand]

Well, Me being the long haired freaky people I am usually have four or five pendants around my neck at any givin time, a few of them never change. I wear my hammer not so much for the magick as for the fact that I've always felt Thor's presence far more deeply while I'm working. To me it has always been a symbol of quiet strength and pride in doing your best at whatever job you do.
Cheers
Dillon

[attak53]

The Hammer I have now has been around my neck for close to 5 years now and is there as a constant reminder of my faith, my heritage and that someone is watching over me.
I got my current one after a tragic loss of my first Hammer which was about five years old and was tragically lost in an auto accident by some careless hospital attendant. Truth be told I was distraught because of the strong connection I felt with the charm from the moment I picked it up. Luckily while looking at some charms at a local store I received a similiar feeling with this charm and purchased it that moment even though I wasn't finished shopping. The shop keeper did look at me curiously as I came back a short while later with the rest of my purchases.

[Powerkraut]

I had my Mjollnir tatooed on my chest. It felt less like something was being put in me and more like something was being allowed to come out, it brings me closer to my ancestors and my heritage and is a constant anchor in my life.

[sigrun_odinsdottir]

I wore Mjollnir from the time I was 16 to the time I was 24 (2 years ago), giving my Mjollnir to a friend of mine who was going to prison as a way to protect him. I have not yet gotten a replacement Hammer, but I do wear the Brisingamen of Freyja as my religious symbol. I wore Mjollnir as a symbol of my faith, obviously, in the Gods of my ancestors, especially in the protective aspects of Thor. Thor has saved my butt many times! :yes: