Altars are the center of ritual workings and are a sacred space.

Benefits of using altars:

• Used as a center piece in your sacred space

• All bones sold at Oreamnos Oddities are ethically sourced and found while hiking

• Made of solid pine

• Help you to interact with your chosen deities

• Adds a unique touch to your altar area

• Perfect addition as home décor item

• Can be hung on a wall or free standing

Dimensions: roughly 23.75x7"

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This altar is engraved with a large Veldismagn, Helm of awe and a stave to be used to better connect with the norse gods that is surrounded by the 24 Elder Futhark runes.

The Helm of Awe or Helm of Terror (Ægishjálmr) is an Icelandic magical stave. A physical object called "Helm of Terror" is referenced as one item Sigurd takes from the dragon Fafnir's hoard after he slays him in Völsunga saga.

An ancient Norse symbol that goes by a few names, the Helm of Awe, Aegishjalmur, Viking Compass, coming from the Viking era. The name Aegishjalmur is derived from the God of the ocean of Jotunheim, Aegir. Jotunheim is the land of the frost giants, one of the nine realms of Norse mythology. In the Poetic Edda, the Helm of Awe makes an appearance when the dragon Fafnir claims that he derives invincibility from bearing the symbol.

 The Helm of Awe

I wore before the sons of men

In defense of my treasure;

Amongst all, I alone was strong,

I thought to myself,

For I found no power a match for my own.

 In the Viking era, some would wear the symbol between their brows as a sign of strength in battle, believing, like the dragon Fafnir, that it would grant them victory in battle. The trident looking arms of the symbol are Z runes which symbolize protection and victory in battle. The Helm of Awe was also said to provide mental and spiritual protection as well as physical. The circle in the center is meant to symbolize the protection of those bearing the Helm of Awe.

Veldismagn is an ancient Icelandic magical sigil meaning 'to give power and strength' ('veldi': power; 'magna': to strengthen). Traditionally drawn out in blood on the chest, it was used for protection, luck, health, and the safe return from travels, so that "Nothing evil will harm you, and whole and healthy will you come back home, whether travelling by land or sea".

The stave to better connect with the norse gods consists of 9 Ansuz runes. Ansuz is a rune of communication and is repeated 9 times to help invoke the gods.