thedeerandtheoak:Brooch in the Form of a Bird of Prey, 500–600Vendel; made in ScandinaviaCop
thedeerandtheoak: Brooch in the Form of a Bird of Prey, 500–600Vendel; made in ScandinaviaCopper alloy with silver overlay This crouching bird of prey, usually identified as an eagle, is thought to represent Odin, the supreme god of war and battle in Nordic mythology. The design is an early example of the sort of animal motifs that become so important in Viking art. -- source link
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