The Jörmungandr pendant represents the Midgard serpent from Germanic-Nordic mythology. The motif is based on a historical bracelet found in the Swedish treasure from Undrom in Ångermanland, the original of which is now housed in the Historical Museum in Stockholm.
The shape of the pendant is based on the sculptural representation of the snake from the original find. Like the historical model, the pendant is three-dimensional and depicts the intertwined body of Jörmungander in typical Nordic style.
- Inspiration: the Viking find from Undrom, Sweden
- Motif: Jörmungandr - Midgard Serpent
- Size: 3,7 cm
- Material: bronze
Jörmungandr, also known as the Midgard Serpent, is one of the most important creatures of Norse mythology. According to the Edda, he was the son of the god Loki and the giantess Angrboda. Odin cast him into the ocean surrounding Midgard, where the serpent grew until it encircled the world and bit into its own tail.
As the world serpent, Jörmungandr symbolizes the endless cycle of the world, destiny, and the boundary between order and chaos. At the time of Ragnarök, the last battle of the Gods, he rises from the sea and battles Thor. Both will perish in this battle.
The motif of the serpent biting its own tail is reminiscent of the ancient symbol of Ouroboros, but in Norse tradition it takes on a darker meaning - the inevitability of fate and the end of the world, which is also the beginning of a new cycle.
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