Thin but severe lightning bolts run across the surface, bringing together Odin’s ability to wield lightning and the sheer speed of Sleipnir as they flash through the nine realms. Looking closely near the edges, each of the nine is represented with fine artistry from Midgard all through to Helheim, with elements such as skulls, neolithic caves, and frozen lakes each being representative of different realms. Sleipnir’s hooves are shaped with motion and fluidity against an intricate background of the nine realms. The two present an impressive sight as they ride into battle with no fear. In Iceland, the glacial canyon Ásbyrgi is known as Sleipnir’s Footprint in the horse’s honor. He is the son of the god Loki (in the form of a mare) and the stallion Svadilfari who belonged to the jötunn that built the walls of Asgard. Here Odin sits on the back of Sleipnir, a single fist holding his reins while Sleipnir gallops ahead determinedly. Sleipnir is the eight-legged horse ridden primarily by the god Odin in Norse mythology. Such was Sleipnir’s power and strength that he was claimed to be the best amongst horses with no equal. He accompanied Odin through all his battles and journeys, taking him across the nine realms at an incomparable speed. Sleipnir was gifted by Loki to Odin, the King of the Aesir gods. Bred from a god and a giant’s stallion, Sleipnir was thus born with the ability to transcend the nine realms of the world, his eight legs long and strong to cover ground and paddle in the water, while his winged body took flight with ease. Loki transformed into a beautiful mare, successfully drawing Svadilfari away from his master, who eventually could not complete his mission without the help of his magical horse. In order to prevent the master of Svadilfari, the magical horse, from completing the wall around Asgard and earning the hand of Goddess Freya, Loki lured Svadilfari into mating. Said to be the most powerful steed to exist in Norse mythology, Sleipnir was born from unusual and extraordinary circumstances. En plus de pouvoir galoper à des vitesses extraordinaire, Sleipnir avait la faculté de courir aussi bien sur terre que dans les airs. Il est le fils du dieu Loki et de l’étalon Svadilfari. Dans la mythologie nordique, il est considéré comme le cheval le plus rapide qui soit. An impressive release, it’s hard to imagine a better looking numismatic depiction of this legendary horse and its iconic rider. Sleipnir est le cheval à huit pattes du dieu Odin. It’s a neat contrast to the more realistic style (well, as realistic as an eight-legged horse gets…) and is a fine looking piece in its own right. The obverse carries a stylised depiction of Sleipnir in the Norse style, and of Yggdrasil. Everywhere you look, there’s something new to see. Yggdrasil, the famed ‘World Tree’ of Norse mythology is wrapped into and around everything. Odins ravens are following him, and there are nods to all nine realms in the background around the edge. There’s so much packed into this coin that even its 80 mm diameter struggles to contain it. Odin’s eight-legged horse, Sleipnir, is the subject of choice and the vision of Odin charging into battle on horseback is one of the best Viking coins we’ve seen to date. Possess this Magical Amulet and feel the Magical Power of your Horse Spirit Guide.Precious Metal Collectors Week continues with this gorgeous Norse mythology themed release in the producers Bi-Metal Plus format, this time with 2ozs silver over 11.5 ozs of copper. The All-Father God Odin is associated with Healing, Knowledge, Battle, Sorcery, Death, the Gallows, Royalty, Poetry, Frenzy, and the Magical Runic Alphabet, and is the husband of the Beautiful Goddess Frigg: Norse Goddess of Love and Fertility. Odin rides Sleipnir on his frequent journeys throughout the Nine Worlds, which are held in the branches and roots of the World-Tree Yggdrasil.Īmusingly, Sleipnir was the offspring of the Trickster God Loki who had once assumed the shape of a mare to help the other Viking Gods trick the Frost Giant Hrimthurs into building an immense wall around Asgard. It is believed that Sleipnir could be ridden over the Sea and through the Air. Sleipnir is no ordinary horse: Having 8 legs his speed is greater than any other horse, yet his ride is exceptionally smooth. One of the most Magical is Odin’s 8-legged Horse, Sleipnir, the swiftest Horse in the world. The Viking God Odin has several Shamanic Spirit Guides which include the Valkyries, Odin's Ravens and Odin's Wolves all of which can probably be classified as Fylgjur- supernatural beings which accompany one to their Fate or Fortune. Cast in Lead-free, Kid-Safe, Pewter in the USA by skilled American Crafts People.
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