Bronze Freyr and Gerd Pendant signs Walking the World in Wonder

Walking the World in Wonder covers the medicinal and magical uses of sixty-seven common herbs

The latest addition to Storey's bestselling Backyard Homestead series

Ron Padrón

In engaging and inviting prose

A Rite of Offering

Bronze Freyr and Gerd Pendant signs Walking the World in WonderRepresenting the lovers Freyr and his giant bride Gerdr this is a charm for happy fruitful union. Small pieces of gold foil, known as gullgubber, featuring engravings such as this dating from the Migration Period that occurred roughly between AD 300 to 700 have been discovered in various locations in Scandinavia, almost 2,500 at one location. The foil pieces have been found largely at sites of buildings, only rarely in graves. Bronze 21 mm W x 35 mm H