Design by @celticartlogo - Sergey Arzamastsev
Metal: Sterling Silver (925 silver)
Weight: approx. 8 gram (0,28 oz)
Odin's ravens, Huginn and Muninn, are mythical creatures in Norse mythology. They serve as messengers and sources of wisdom for Odin, the chief god. Huginn, meaning "thought," represents intellect and curiosity, while Muninn, meaning "memory," embodies recollection and retrospection. These large, black ravens can speak and communicate with Odin, flying across the nine realms to gather information and bring it back to him. They symbolize Odin's pursuit of knowledge and are considered omens of his presence. Huginn and Muninn are mentioned in Old Norse sagas and poems, and their significance highlights their role in conveying vital insights to Odin.
In the realm of Norse mythology, an extraordinary artifact named Draupnir (meaning "the dripper" in the ancient language of Old Norse) holds a prominent place. This illustrious ring is in the possession of Odin, the mighty god, and possesses a wondrous ability to multiply itself. As the night of the ninth day dawns, Draupnir manifests its magical power by generating eight additional rings, akin to a gentle drip, with each new ring being an exact replica in terms of size and weight.
The crafting of Draupnir was entrusted to the skilled hands of the dwarven brothers Brokkr and Eitri, who are also known as Sindri. Alongside this remarkable ring, they fashioned two other legendary gifts: Mjöllnir, the mighty hammer of Thor, and Gullinbursti, the enchanted boar. This trio of creations was borne out of a challenge presented by Loki, who wagered that Brokkr and Eitri could not surpass the craftsmanship of the Sons of Ivaldi. In the end, it was the awe-inspiring Mjöllnir that emerged triumphant in the competition. However, Loki cunningly exploited a loophole in the agreement, arguing that removing his head to fulfill the wager would require injuring his neck, which was not part of the initial arrangement. As punishment, Brokkr sealed Loki's lips shut with wire.
A poignant tale unfolds as Odin, in a solemn gesture, places the ring Draupnir upon the funeral pyre of his beloved son, Baldr. The Gylfaginning recounts the extraordinary quality possessed by Draupnir: every ninth night, it bestows upon the world eight additional gold rings, all identical in weight to the original. Hermóðr later embarks on a quest to retrieve the ring from the pyre, and in the poetic masterpiece known as Skírnismál, Skírnir, the devoted servant of Freyr, presents Draupnir as a precious gift during the enchanting wooing of Gerðr, an enthralling tale filled with passion and longing.
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