{"product_id":"colgante-pequeno-de-cruz-troll-de-hierro-retorcido","title":"Small Iron Troll Cross Pendant, Twisted","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Get Small Iron Troll Cross Pendant, Twisted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSmall Scandinavian troll cross made of iron, twisted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThis iron pendant, called \u003ci\u003ea troll cross\u003c\/i\u003e , is handmade and forged in one piece. The top is beautifully twisted (knotted) and the ends are rolled. The surface is untreated to preserve its rustic character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The origin of the troll cross (Swedish: \u003ci\u003etrollkors\u003c\/i\u003e ), commonly considered a protective symbol from ancient Scandinavian folklore, is highly controversial. Since there is virtually no archaeological evidence for this, there is much speculation and uncertainty as to whether it is actually a real symbol from the Viking Age or the Middle Ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe troll cross probably dates back to an ancient custom widespread throughout much of Scandinavia. Iron troll crosses are said to have been placed over front doors, windows and barn doors to protect people, livestock and homes from cunning trolls, evil magic, ghosts, disease and all sorts of other dangers. Because of its shape, the troll cross is sometimes associated with the Odal rune \u003ci\u003eOthala\u003c\/i\u003e from the Old \u003ci\u003eFuthark\u003c\/i\u003e alphabet, meaning possession and inheritance, but here too there is no evidence or sources for this hypothesis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eAlthough the troll cross is obviously based on a folk tradition or belief, its common form today (ring-shaped, with two crossed ends) and its use as a jewelry pendant, amulet or talisman are modern inventions. It was not until the late 1990s that a Swedish blacksmith designed a pendant in this shape, which quickly became very popular. In Germanic neopagan circles (including \u003ci\u003eAsatru\u003c\/i\u003e ), the iron troll cross is now a popular protective amulet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThis troll cross may not have the historical relevance and authenticity of the Old Norse Thor's Hammer, but it is still a fine piece of jewelry. Whether at medieval markets, Viking events, reenactment events, or just in modern everyday life, men and women can enhance their attire with this beautiful piece of ironwork. And if you are afraid of trolls, goblins, and other creatures, you can also make your home a safe place with some cleverly placed troll crosses!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Material: wrought iron (rusty)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Dimensions: approx. 4.7 x 3.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Outer diameter of the ring: approx. 3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Weight: approx. 15 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eThe above specifications may vary slightly from copy to copy. Since this is a hand-forged product, no two pieces are the same! Slight deviations in shape and\/or surface caused by manual work are absolutely normal, and the images above are for exemplary purposes only. The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an original \u003cstrong\u003eulfberth®\u003c\/strong\u003e product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e At \u003cstrong\u003eTienda Medieval\u003c\/strong\u003e we have thousands of medieval and other period products. Discover them!","brand":"BTT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49797272863063,"sku":"ULF-JW-02","price":4.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/6566\/5623\/files\/ulf-jw-02_ulfberth_anhaenger_amulett_troll_cross_twisted_small_c7ff0469-0f57-454e-b3e4-ae2973f217d3.jpg?v=1736377462","url":"https:\/\/todomedieval.com\/en\/products\/colgante-pequeno-de-cruz-troll-de-hierro-retorcido","provider":"Todo Medieval","version":"1.0","type":"link"}