Raven pendant
Odin Raven pendant
Replica of iron 4th-9th century raven brooch found in Uppakra, Sweden
- Object: Raven pendant
- Artist: -
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: 2.5" X .75"
- Culture Area: Europe
- Cultural Group: Viking Reproduction
- Cultural Context: Modern artist representation of a 4th-9th century iron raven brooch found in Uppåkra, Sweden. Odin’s ravens, Huginn (thought) and Muninn (memory), are mythological birds in Norse lore who fly across the world each day to gather information. They return to Odin and whisper all they’ve seen and heard, keeping him wise and well-informed.
- Donor: IELM
- Catalog #: 117.021