Viking Odin Bear Pendant Necklace

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Viking Odin Bear Pendant Necklace with Black Cord & 24 inch chain. Stainless steel. $13.99

During visits to the human world, Odin as well as Thor often take on the appearance of bear as disguise. Therefore, bears tend to be looked upon as the forefathers of man in ancient times. Bears symbolize wisdom, strength and healing that bring balance to seen and the unseen world.

Comes with a chain and a black cord.

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About Bears in Viking Mythology

In Norse mythology, bears held deep symbolic and spiritual significance, playing several important roles across myth, legend, and cultural tradition. Bears were seen as creatures of immense strength. Also, for courage and ferocity, qualities that many Norse warriors admired and sought to embody. The bear was often associated with berserkers — fierce Norse warriors who entered battle in a trance-like fury. These warriors, sometimes described as wearing bear skins (the Old Norse term berserkr likely meaning “bear-shirt”), believed they could channel the bear’s primal power, becoming nearly invincible in combat.

Bears were also seen as sacred animals connected to the gods. In particular, they were linked to Odin, the All-Father, who was often associated with wisdom, war, and the wild aspects of nature. In some sagas and traditions, shape-shifting between human and bear form is a common theme, symbolizing the merging of human intellect with animal strength and instinct. Certain legendary heroes, like Bödvar Bjarki from the Saga of Hrólf Kraki, are depicted as having the spirit of a bear, gaining extraordinary strength and ferocity in battle.

Beyond warfare, bears in Norse mythology also embodied a connection to the land and survival. They represented the harsh realities of the northern wilderness and the respect required to live in balance with nature’s forces. Some folktales speak of bears as ancestors or spiritual protectors of certain families or clans.

In essence, bears in Norse mythology symbolized a bridge between the human and natural worlds. They were revered both for their raw physical might and their deep spiritual resonance. To the Norse people, the bear was not merely an animal, but a powerful, almost mystical being whose traits could inspire, empower, and even protect those who honored it.

Viking Odin Bear Pendant Necklace with Black Cord & 24 inch chain. Stainless steel. $13.99.