Valkyrie from Öland, Bronze Pendant

Mythological female figure that decided the outcome in battle, probably worn for protection.

The Valkyries were fearsome creatures with battle related names to match it, for example ”Battle”, ”Spear-flinger”, ”Very violent”, ”Sword time”, ”Silence” and ”Mist”.

 ~9th century

Size: approx 26×20 mm (thickness 1mm)

Material: Bronze