Ægishjálmur (Old Norse: helm of awe/helm of terror) is an old magical symbol that induces fear in enemies and protects against abuse of power

and gave among other things the Saxons their name

July/August 2013)

Diameter of hole: 30 mm at the opening

Runestone located at Skåäng in Södermanland

viking cone beaker birka BEANIES Ægishjálmur (Old Norse: helm ofCarefully handmade glass beaker with a hand forged iron stand shaped as a serpent. Cone beakers were quite common types of glass vessels during the Viking Age, and have been found across Scandinavia. This one is a reproduction of a find in Birka, Sweden. The beaker is handmade from green tinted glass and comes with a blue rim. Based on historical find from the Viking Age. Carefully handmade, and therefore minor variations may occur. Holds approx. 15