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SlothOfDoom t1_itjmryn wrote

> “one of its kind”

Although accurate, that's probably not the phrase they were looking for.

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Jaijoles t1_itkwdpx wrote

That’s the phrase that was used though. If you go through to the original article they said

“This one is this far the only one of its kind in Halland”.

The secondary article made it sound worse by leaving of the other words.

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McDuchess t1_ituqxq2 wrote

Let’s see. This amulet, similar to those found in other parts of Scandinavia, is the first of its kind to be found in Halland.

Clearer, yes?

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NapClub t1_itlb0tf wrote

This kind of thing is actually quite common. Not as common as hammer heads buried in the ground but like, one of the more common trinkets.

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Ferengi_Earwax t1_itlqnis wrote

Thurkill has a boatload of these. He also has crosses for the slaves.

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lollerkeet t1_itkofna wrote

Sweden is not an amazing location for a find like this.

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Wetwire98 t1_itl89zg wrote

What do you mean? They’re mostly talking about that it’s amazing they found it in Halland (Part of Sweden) because they haven’t found one there before.

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bronhoms t1_itlo2iz wrote

Its not “amazing”, because most would expect one in sweden. I am not amazed. Quite sure theyre not either. Interesting though.

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maceilean t1_itn9q5d wrote

I suppose it would be more amazing if it were found in Australia.

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VeryOriginalName98 t1_itjlnob wrote

I'm surprised they were able to pick it up for the photos. Archaeologists are good people.

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wispymatrias t1_itlexdh wrote

the 'worthy' thing is a marvel-ism! To be true to mythology, to lift it they probably wore the magic irongrippers and girdle to increase their strength many fold!

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VeryOriginalName98 t1_itltu9g wrote

I've never heard of this before. Do the girdle and irongrippers have any other unique characteristics? Can ordinary humans wear them? Can I build my own?

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Mcdt2 t1_itm29sp wrote

The girdle or belt is named Megingjörð, and it is said to double Thor's strength.

The powers of the gloves Járngreipr aren't as clear, but they are listed next to Megingjörð and Mjölnir was his most important possessions, so they must do something cool. I've heard them being sent the hammer returns to his hand, or that it also doubles his strength - so combined his strength is increased fourfold.

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Fleischer444 t1_itpttjj wrote

Neil Geiman has a new book has some fantastic stories of Norse Mythology. It’s also the name of the book. Audible has it as audiobook.

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higher_than_high t1_itjtwfe wrote

Nice. 1 down and 27 to go to finish this collectible and move on to new side quests.

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rbajter t1_itkc6e4 wrote

This type of Thor’s hammer has never been found in the province of Halland before. So it’s one of a kind in Halland.

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withak30 t1_itmec8l wrote

Maybe this just means they need to do more archeological exploration in Halland?

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rbajter t1_itmhqjv wrote

Every archaeologist agrees with you. They are too few and don’t have enough money. They mostly do surveys before construction is started in a new area, which is payed for by the construction company.

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FarHarbard t1_itko5gs wrote

Just the style/shape/location.

First in Halland, and relatively ornate compared to those found elsewhere

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Zeerats t1_itkoy49 wrote

It's the first one discovered in that exact location

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withak30 t1_itjor2u wrote

Norse artifacts found in Sweden! Shocking!

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MeatballDom t1_itjwqd6 wrote

Not my area so I'm going based on a quick search and am happy to be corrected by someone more knowledgeable in the field, but looking at this article it says >"Peter Pentz forklarer, at der kendes omtrent 1000 af de små torshammere fra vikingetiden

rough and quick translation:

>Peter Pentz explains that there are around 1000 known examples of the small (amulet) Thor's hammers from the Viking Ages.

And while I imagine he was pulling a number from estimation rather than something precise, that does seem fairly small for a time period with such association with this, and if that number is correct it is a pretty awesome find to build the collection

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ncc74656m t1_itjuva6 wrote

This is not the sub I thought it was gonna be in when I saw the headline, lol. /stargate came to mind first.

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Coiledviper t1_itjwzl6 wrote

Shh Thor gonna hear you and make you fight replicators.

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antimadde_ t1_itnn6t6 wrote

Hey I just watched the episode where they first meet him in person and have diplomatic talks with the goaulds. This show is so great.

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ncc74656m t1_itnn9k0 wrote

I'm about a season ahead of you right now! :)

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Girly_Shrieks t1_itjljlz wrote

This is really neat. I want a piece of history like this for myself but I'm no Indy.

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CurlySuefromSweden t1_itjr4es wrote

It belongs in a museum!

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vbcbandr t1_itjqf0a wrote

Indy always puts them in a museum though...

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MeatballDom t1_itjwzk6 wrote

There are replicas designs based off of real finds that you can buy online fairly easily.

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Girly_Shrieks t1_itncg6s wrote

Yeah but is that really the same as a five hundred year old amulet that someone crafted by hand?

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Anticrepuscular_Ray t1_itjv2tb wrote

Archaeologists don't get to keep these things for themselves.

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rbajter t1_itkbzvn wrote

No one in Sweden does either. They are automatically owned by the state and you need to hand them over to the local authorities as soon as possible to avoid legal troubles.

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SeleucusNikator1 t1_itqfgy9 wrote

I wonder how old something has to be in order to be classified as a cultural relic owned by the state. How do you draw the line between "family heirloom great-grandpa gave me" and "artefact"?

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rbajter t1_itrgi7x wrote

Anything older than 1850 found in the ground.

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FrightenedTomato t1_itlxrmb wrote

Why don't you try collecting coins?

Coins are common enough that even quite old coins can be had for cheap.

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Girly_Shrieks t1_itncczv wrote

Eh I tried it. While it is neat holding a two hundred year old coin and pondering where it's been it's not for me.

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FrightenedTomato t1_itne1s2 wrote

But you did want a piece of history in your hand. This is probably the only possible way I'm afraid.

Unless you're like stinking rich.

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DMPunk t1_itkft3k wrote

I missed the word amulet in the title and got really excited for a second

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shumoco t1_itkqhsj wrote

“We found the seventh symbol! Quick, dial Earth, Jackson!”

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spudmarsupial t1_itk4e4b wrote

I keep thinking they look more like the clapper of a bell than a hammer.

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thegreatbobin0_ t1_itmynta wrote

The marketing for the new God of War is insane

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bad_at_hearthstone t1_itmufyi wrote

Wow, cast in lead. Not what I’d want to wear around my neck.

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The_Vegan_Chef t1_itnj60v wrote

So far no one has been able to pick it up.

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Universalsupporter t1_itnodxx wrote

I’m always on the lookout for small rulers and measuring tapes out in nature. I feel these things are always found right beside one.

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hdhdhgfyfhfhrb t1_itlxsa6 wrote

Competitors on Forged in Fire nod in approval

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jdmcroberts t1_itm4hej wrote

That looks exactly like the one Ragnar gives Uhtred.

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Silveri50 t1_itmls6x wrote

Was it in Lagerthas body?

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ponch1620 t1_itnnhva wrote

Was an amulet of Talos from Skyrim inspired by that design?

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IndigoSkyfall t1_itmyues wrote

I wonder if they thought it was as cool as we do.

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Floedekage t1_itjtpk3 wrote

Controversial, but it very much resemble all the cheap ones you can buy at any odd stall or fast-fashion jewelry chain.

Edit: alright, I might have formulated what I wanted to say in a terrible way. u/BoredCop I think understood exactly what I meant. I was surprised that the shape was so spot on to what the "cliché/cheap" looks like. I didn't know there had already been discovered other in the same style. 👍

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BoredCop t1_itk0r7c wrote

Because this isn't the first one found, yes. The cheap, easily available ones are more or less based on historical designs, so of course there's a resemblance.

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FM-101 t1_itkpq5o wrote

Of course it does. The cheap ones you can buy at any odd stall is based on the design of real ones.

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ElephantsAreHeavy t1_itkmfdl wrote

I always thought that Thor was fictional...

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Millera34 t1_itknbuv wrote

Many superheroes are based of mythological figures.

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ElephantsAreHeavy t1_itkob60 wrote

But mythological figures usually possess no physical artefacts, them being mythical and all...

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Predditor-Drone t1_itktmgc wrote

>But mythological figures usually possess no physical artefacts, them being mythical and all...

Do... do you think this article is about archaeologists finding an amulet they say belonged to the god of thunder? Because it's just a symbol that humans made. It didn't literally belong to Thor.

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ElephantsAreHeavy t1_itkxgft wrote

The use of a possessive noun would suggest otherwise.

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Predditor-Drone t1_itl0g9e wrote

Man, wait til you find out about Odin’s horn, Apollo’s chariot, and all the other symbols that exist in art that didn’t actually belong to the thing they’re named after.

Things I never thought I would have to explain to an adult.

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onewingedangel3 t1_itm0jom wrote

Most McDonald's aren't owned by a guy named McDonald, but are named and designed after a restaurant owned by a guy named McDonald. In the same way, this amulet wasn't owned by Thor, but was named and designed after a hammer that was supposedly owned by Thor.

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