{"product_id":"bronze-viking-dragon-brooch","title":"Bronze Viking Dragon Brooch - Bronze Historical Reproduction Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade Solid Bronze with polished finish and 1\" clip back pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehistorical model\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor this Viking dragon brooch is an image from the late Viking Age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dragon was considered a magical creature by the people of the Vikings. The Vikings knew the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edragon Fafnir\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand the Midgard Serpent. In Asia, the dragon was considered a lucky charm and a symbol of fertility, while Christians considered the dragon to be the embodiment of evil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarious magical powers were attributed to dragons, e.g. their blood could \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eward off injuries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, eating a dragon's heart made one understand the language of the animals and eating a dragon's tongue could improve one's oratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe armies of the Romans and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermanic tribes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewent to war with dragon standards, which were intended to intimidate the enemy, and in the visual art of the Viking Age the dragon had a prominent position and was described in many sagas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 1 1\/2\" x 1 1\/2\" in size. Clip back pin is soldered to the focal piece, NOT glued to assure sturdy construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis brooch is an exact historical replica of the original art piece! A beautiful authentic work of art for the person that appreciates history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48136213659818,"sku":"PEPE2","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2008\/3626\/files\/IMG-5079_3610f037-31fc-48db-9e65-1fbd26db65f5.png?v=1776599502","url":"https:\/\/mammothnation.com\/products\/bronze-viking-dragon-brooch","provider":"Mammoth Nation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}