Odin & Mimisbrunnr Candle Holder
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Product Information
Statue is around 14 cm tall
Well diameter is 5 cm
Made from tough resin and clay/plaster mix
Handpainted in gold or silver finish
Can be used for candles, plants, storage etc
The story & symbolism
This candleholder is in honor of the god Odin. I call it a candleholder because I just need to have name for it, but in practice you can use the well he holds for many things, like plants, making little offerings to Odin, holding things and so on. We all know of wishing upon a well and this can be your portable wishwell or a vessel to talk with those who we cannot always see, but can feel around us.
Raven headdress
Odin is wearing a headdress that symbolises his ravens Huginn and Muninn. We have found a lot of archaeological evidence for statues and figures that are believed to be the Allfather or his followers with raven headdresses. These are often confused for horns, and sometimes can be hard to tell which of the two it is - but with the evidence its clear to say it likely always resembled the two birds and the practice of such helmets where two horns (sometimes adorned with feathers) reaches back to the nordic bronze age. These ravens symbolize thought and memory.
An eye for wisdom
Odin is said to have sacrificed an eye in Mimirs well for knowledge. Thus I've depicted him as well with one eye, to symbolize an enlightened and wise state of his life so that he can help you with whatever questions you might have for him, as you offer him something in the same Mimirs well that he is holding.
Överhogdal Yggdrasil beard
The beard is slightly inspired by the Överhogdal Tapestry, where it is believed to depict Yggdrasil on one of the tapestry pieces. The name Yggdrasil itself comes from another name for Odin known as Ygg, where drasill/drösull means a horse.
Mimirs Well
As mentioned above Mimirs well was where Odin sacrificed his eye for knowledge. I've depicted him holding the same well, so you can light a candle in it, or have a plant grow in it, or store some of your things there, but.. Maybe don't pluck your eye out and put it there. Consult with Mimir first about that, I'm pretty sure nowadays he will be happy with much lighter offers.
Shamanic attire
Odin is also said to have posessed shapeshifting and shamanic attributes, something often attributed to Finnic people like the Finns, Estonians or Samis. He couldve possibly learned it from these people or he himself just knows a lot of things and therefore also posesses these abilities. Therefore I've depicted him with clothes that a shaman would wear, matter of fact there are several graves where we have found similar ceremonial clothes.
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Odin & Mimisbrunnr Candle Holder
$84.00
$54.00
9 Remaining
Worldwide Shipping
● Production time 4-7 business days
● Estimated delivery 2-3 weeks
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Items are measured by being laid flat on the ground, not by circumference. If you have any items that fit you well, lay them on the ground and measure them to get the best fit
Here's a small video I made for the sweatshirt, pants, hoodies - the same applies for all the other apparel items as well
Here's a small video I made for the sweatshirt, pants, hoodies - the same applies for all the other apparel items as well
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Also Heimdallr has replaced the Gjallahorn with an email service, so we'll notify you through this when Ragnarok starts
Also Heimdallr has replaced the Gjallahorn with an email service, so we'll notify you through this when Ragnarok starts