Mjolnir, Hammer of Thor - HYLDYR Publications

Mjolnir, Hammer of Thor, is a book from HYLDYR Publications that looks at the history and meaning of Thor’s famous hammer. 

Written by folklorist Joseph S. Hopkins and richly illustrated by artist Jacqui Alberts Lund, with an introduction by scholar Katherine Beard, it explores how Viking Age Scandinavians wore Mjölnir amulets as symbols of protection, power, and their connection to the god Thor. The book covers the historical artifacts, what the hammer meant in its time, and how the symbol lives on today in modern pagan practice.

Presented in a 5x7 format with plenty of illustrations, it offers a clear and thoughtful look at this iconic piece of Norse heritage without getting overly academic. It is a solid starting point for anyone curious about ancient symbols, Viking Age beliefs, or the ways old traditions continue in the present. 

1st Edition