{"product_id":"odins-spearhead-valknut-necklace-gungnir","title":"Odin’s Spearhead Valknut Necklace | Viking Gungnir Pendant","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the Norse tradition, Gungnir was not simply Odin's weapon. It was the instrument by which he initiated battles between gods and men, thrown over the heads of armies to consecrate the slaughter that followed. A spear forged by dwarven craftsmen from the wood of Yggdrasil itself, said to strike true regardless of the hand that threw it or the distance it travelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis pendant carries that weight in a form you can actually wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree symbols. One design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe pendant layers three distinct elements of Norse visual culture. The spearhead form references Gungnir directly, slender and precise in its silhouette. At the centre sits the Valknut, three interlocked triangles found carved into Viking memorial stones and burial grave goods, consistently associated with Odin and the passage of the warrior dead. Encircling both are Norse runes, used by Viking age peoples not merely as an alphabet but as marks of power, protection, and meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe combination is historically coherent rather than decorative. Each element belongs in the same symbolic world as the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for daily wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe pendant is cast in stainless steel with an antique darkened finish, measuring 16x42mm. That is a substantial piece, visible and present without crossing into costume territory. The finish resists tarnishing and corrosion, so it holds its detail through regular wear without needing special care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFour chain options let you wear it the way you want to. The steel chain and gold chain suit a cleaner, contemporary look. The leather rope, in plain or gold tone, reads closer to the Viking original, a cord worn by someone who actually knew what the symbol meant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAll chains measure 60cm, sitting at chest height on most wearers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA considered gift for the right person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor anyone with a genuine interest in Norse history, Viking mythology, or Scandinavian heritage, this pendant reads immediately as a thoughtful and specific choice rather than a generic novelty. It arrives ready to gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eChoose your chain. Wear the spear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCare and Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel pendant with antique darkened finish. Resists tarnishing and corrosion. Pendant dimensions: 16x42mm. Available with stainless steel chain, gold tone chain, leather rope cord, or gold tone leather rope cord. All options on a 60cm drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to saltwater and chlorinated water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWipe clean with a soft dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStore separately to prevent surface scratching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDo not use abrasive cleaners or ultrasonic cleaning devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLeather rope variant: keep away from water to preserve the cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Histories and Castles","offers":[{"title":"Steel Chain","offer_id":57251528376652,"sku":"1005010332323664-60CM-Steel Chain-China Mainland","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold Chain","offer_id":57251528409420,"sku":"1005010332323664-60CM-Gold Chain-China Mainland","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Leather Rope","offer_id":57251528278348,"sku":"1005010332323664-60CM-Leather Rope-China Mainland","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold Leather Rope","offer_id":57251528442188,"sku":"1005010332323664-60CM-Gold Leather Rope-China Mainland","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/3869\/8316\/files\/Odin_s_Spearhead_Valknut_Necklace.jpg?v=1776002089","url":"https:\/\/historiesandcastles.com\/products\/odins-spearhead-valknut-necklace-gungnir","provider":"Histories and Castles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}