Ullr / Vegvisir Bronze and Leather Necklace

Brings Luck in Skiing and Archery Solid bronze pendant, 12 grams 3.3 cm diameter Includes 30" leather cord     "...Ullr, Sif's son and Thór's stepson, is one, too. He is such a good archer and ski-runner that no one can rival him." —Prose Edda Within the winter skiing community of Europe the Old Norse god Ullr is considered the Guardian Patron Saint of Skiers. An Ullr medallion or Ullr ski medal, depicting the Scandinavian god Ullr on skis holding a bow and arrow, is widely worn as a talisman by both recreational and professional skiers as well as ski patrols in Europe and elsewhere. The Vegvísir, or Norse compass, is an Icelandic magical stave, which, according to the Huld manuscript, protects one from losing their way in bad weather. Encircling the Vegvísir is the runic transliteration of the Icelandic phrase, "Ég stoppar ekki Þegar Þreyttur, ég stoppar Þegar ég er búinn", which translates to, "I do not stop when tired, I stop when done."       Designed and engraved by Woody Maringer. Learn more about our artists.     Shop more Viking Coins   © Shire Post Mint. All rights reserved.