Necklace Giant Oden Wolves Chief - Thor's Hammer Emperors Link TwoTone

Model: Giant Valknut Wolfhead Steel - Viking pendant Material: 316L surgical steel Color: Gold, Silver Link: Imperial link gold-plated Surface: Rustic, Glossy Pendant size: WxH 31mm x 44mm Chain size: Length: 50cm, 60cm or 70cm, Width: 7mm Weight: approx. 155g - 180g Category: Unisex Made of surgical steel and is nickel-free The Imperial Link dates from the Byzantine era. The Byzantine Empire existed from the fourth century to about the middle of the fifteenth century. The style and design of the jewelry was influenced by the art of the Byzantine civilization. A major source of inspiration was the Christian cross and other early religious symbols. The Byzantine era was a time of wealth and prosperity and there was an abundance of gold used during this time. The most common types of imperial link made during this time were necklaces, headpieces, bracelets and earrings. The emperor's link was very common in the Viking age and is also called the Byzantine link. Gere and Freke are the names of Odin's two wolves in Norse mythology. Odin's messengers and scouts are his two wolves Gere and Freke. According to the Song of Grimner, Odin gives them all the food served to him in Valhalla as he himself prefers wine and mead. Freke means the voracious and Gere means the greedy.