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This Thor’s hammer has a very similar design to a Hrungnishjarta; the heart of Hrungnir, and the weapon that struck him down, defeating one of the worst enemies of the Gods and upholding cosmic order. ᚼ

“Reiðr stóð Rosku bróðir; vá gagn faðir Magna. Skelfra Þórs né Þjálfa þróttar steinn við ótta.” “Roskva’s brother stood enraged, Magni’s father struck a victorious blow. Neither Thor nor Thialfi’s power-stone shakes with terror.” ~Eilífr Goðrúnarson, Skáldskaparmál ᚼ

Viking Age Gutnish “tongue-shaped” pendants. These are found in high-status womens’ burials, often alongside amulets shaped like a ladle and sieve; tools used in brewing. Since mead was integral to many ceremonies, these pendants may have been a symbol of a gyðja or cup bearer.

The Paenitentiale Halitgari details land wight worship in the 9th Century; in it, he complains the Anglo Saxons “bring their offering to earth-fast stone and also to trees and to wellsprings, as the witches teach” in the belief that they “might help them or give forth health”.

In the Gesta Danorum, Baldr pierces the earth and draws forth a spring for His army. This tale survived, with saints taking His place, until recently; in Germany, Grimm recorded similar tales about Charlemagne drawing forth a spring for his soldiers-and Wodan, for the Wild Hunt.

A 5th Century Migration period sword pommel from Grimeton, Sweden, with two facing animals; Freki and Geri. ᚨ

The Heimslýsing ok Helgifrœði provides further insight into landvættir worship; it describes how people would bring food offerings to springs, caves and flat stones, in the hopes that the landvættir would make their lands healthy and prosperous. ᛉ