Stag Viking Necklace

Norse Vikings necklace, beautiful silver pendant.
A deer, sculpted, giving a very lifelike feel, and with eyes made of natural small Granada gems.
For hunters, for nature lovers, for all those who love adventure and freedom.
An unforgettable gift for a birthday or anniversary. The size of the pendant is (43mm x 25mm – 1.7 inches x 1 inches).

About the symbolism of the deer
Although deer did not appear many times compared to other animals, they occupied a special place in Norse mythology.

There were four stags that resided in Yggdrasil the Great Tree of Life.
They were Dáinn, Dvalinn, Duneyrr and Duraþrór.
The four stags bit the leaves at Yggdrasil, causing anguish to the Great Tree.
It is believed that the four stags symbolized the four seasons that we know today.

Another famous deer was Eikthyrnir.
This stag stood on the roof of Valhalla, the great Hall of Odin the All-Father.
This Eikþyrnir stag also bit the tree of an oak tree known as Laerad.

A final stag image we can find in Norse mythology is the antler used by the god Freyr as his weapon.
After losing his magic sword Sumarbrandr, Freyr carried a horn to fight in battles.
But this horn could not help him survive the battle of Ragnarok which fell under the fire blade of the giant Surtr.

The deer is known for its sensitivity and strong intuition.
The deer is the symbol of grace, gentleness and a heart full of energy.
Being gentle in the deer spirit is not the same as being defenseless.
It’s the combination of being polite and decisive at the same time.
This animal had the ability to move through obstacles with speed and alertness.
They trust their gut and follow what their brain tells them to do.
The symbol of the deer indicates the time of rest and with nature.

One cool thing to look out for is the horn in Norse mythology.
Not only does the antler represent the spirit of the deer but it also symbolizes the growth of the mind. This is a metaphorical meaning, as the antler is the extension part on the head of a deer.
This refers to the extensions of one’s mind and consciousness.
Overall, the stag symbolizes both the heart of energy, the mind of consciousness, and the attitude of positivity and sensitivity.