Category Folklore Studies

The Landvættir in Iceland: Norse Spirits and Guardians of the Land in Norse Mythology

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Landvættir in Norse Mythology: The Land Spirits and Guardian Spirits of the Medieval North The landvættir, often described as the spirits of the land in Norse mythology, are among the most misunderstood beings in Norse culture. They are frequently regarded as “nature spirits”…

Italian Folklore: Origins, Regional Traditions, Folktales, Witchcraft Beliefs and Folk Rituals

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Italian Folktales, Ritual Beliefs and Regional Traditions in Italian Culture Italian folklore represents a complex world of traditional narratives, ritual actions, and symbolic interpretations shaped by centuries of regional experience. Rather than existing only in written collections of fairy tales…

Garm in Norse Mythology: Garmr the Hound of Hel, Fenrir, and the Underworld at Ragnarök

Garm Norse Mythology

Garm in Norse Mythology: Garmr the Hound of Hel In the surviving texts of Norse mythology, the figure known as Garm or Garmr appears only briefly, yet his role is striking and symbolically dense. This mythological being stands at the threshold of Hel’s realm, associated with danger,…

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I set the gems! I should be getting this up on the website soon 😊...

I’m so excited to see how those one of a kind gemstone rings will turn out ❤️
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I’m so excited to see how those one of a kind gemstone rings will turn...

Just some pretties I’m shipping out this morning ❤️
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Just some pretties I’m shipping out this morning ❤️

Hi, I’m Jackie and I make stuff 😂❤️🙃
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Hi, I’m Jackie and I make stuff 😂❤️🙃

Shh… the mandrake is live 🌿
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Shh… the mandrake is live 🌿

New Mandrake pendants coming soon ❤️
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New Mandrake pendants coming soon ❤️

Etsy reinstated my Medusa Ring and SHEIN took down all the listings I reported 🙌🏻 …and IG automatically added this ring to this post and I don’t know why or how to remove it? Whatever.
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Etsy reinstated my Medusa Ring and SHEIN took down all the listings I reported 🙌🏻...

🚨 To report copyright infringement on SHEIN, email: us_legal@sheingroup.com Subject line: Takedown Request SHEIN sellers stole my original ring designs and copied my product photos. I reported the listings through SHEIN’s glitchy infringement portal, but received no confirmation, no case number, and the stolen listings stayed up. Then Etsy removed my handmade Medusa ring after finding copies of it on SHEIN. Now I have to prove that I make my own ring, even though I have years of sales history, original photos, and video of me creating it. The thief copied me, but my real listing was punished. Artists and handmade sellers: document everything. Save your original files, process videos, dates, sales records, and screenshots. Please share this with other creators. #CopyrightInfringement #ArtTheft #DesignTheft #SHEIN #EtsySeller
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🚨 To report copyright infringement on SHEIN, email: us_legal@sheingroup.com

Subject line: Takedown Request

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RIP to one of my best friends in this life ❤️ Shanna, you were the kindest, most selfless person I have ever known. Photo of us from 1999 - she’s on the left.
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RIP to one of my best friends in this life ❤️

Shanna, you were the...

The original Rapunzel story wasn't sweet. A girl locked in a tower, a witch who cut her off from the world, a prince who went blind falling from the window. But she survived. She found her voice. She healed the prince with her tears. This ring wraps the tower around your finger. A reminder that the strongest people are the ones who found their way out. Handcrafted to order in my home studio. Which fairytale do you think deserves a darker retelling? 🏰👇 #Rapunzel #FairytaleRing #StorybookJewelry #LiteraryJewelry #SterlingSilver #HandmadeJewelry #DarkFairytale #FantasyRing #GothicFairytale #PrincessTower #TheWickedGriffin
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The original Rapunzel story wasn't sweet. A girl locked in a tower, a witch who...

Cernunnos sits cross-legged in the forest, antlers reaching toward the sky like branches. He is the Lord of Wild Things... the oldest god in the Celtic world. He doesn't speak. He doesn't command. He just watches from the trees and waits for you to remember that you're part of the wild too. This bracelet wraps branches around your wrist. A quiet reminder. Handcrafted to order in my home studio. Do you feel more at home in the forest or by the ocean? 🌿👇 #Cernunnos #CelticGod #HornedGod #PaganBracelet #WildGod #NatureJewelry #HandmadeJewelry #PaganJewelry #CelticJewelry #ForestMagic #ShamanicJewelry #TheWickedGriffin
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Cernunnos sits cross-legged in the forest, antlers reaching toward the sky like branches. He is...

Just some pretties shipping this morning ❤️
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Just some pretties shipping this morning ❤️

Just some pretties shipping this morning ❤️
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Just some pretties shipping this morning ❤️

This morning’s little gathering before they head off to their owners. ✨ Gemstone rings, rune rings, raven branch rings, a planchette ring, Cernunnos, Baba Yaga, Vinca symbols, a custom bind rune, Loki, Witch Bitch, a Vegvísir and labradorite clam shell locket, and a petroglyph bracelet are all getting packed up and sent on their way. I always love seeing the mix of pieces that leave the studio together. A little folklore, a little witchcraft, a little old-world magic, and a whole lot of “this was made for someone very specific.” Thank you for keeping my hands busy and my bench full. 🖤
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This morning’s little gathering before they head off to their owners. ✨

Gemstone rings, rune...

I swear he thinks my hair is a nest 😂🤷🏻‍♀️ …though I can’t blame him, it looks a frizzy mess in this humidity.
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I swear he thinks my hair is a nest 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

…though I can’t blame him,...

This morning’s orders are heading out to their new owners, and somebody is clearly getting ready for Summerween. 🎃⚰️ This adorable Halloween pumpkin patch casket pendant is on its way, along with a couple of Alice in Wonderland rings and a Hekate Goddess ring. A little spooky, a little storybook, and very Wicked Griffin.
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This morning’s orders are heading out to their new owners, and somebody is clearly getting...

This is what went out of my studio today. Real orders. Real pieces. Real myth-haunted people waiting for them. When social gets weird, this is the part I come back to. The work is still real. The hands behind it are still real. What symbol would you want waiting in your mailbox right now? 🌙👇
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This is what went out of my studio today.

Real orders. Real pieces. Real myth-haunted...

The Vegvisir was meant to be carried, not displayed. A wayfinding symbol the Icelanders believed would keep you from getting lost, even in storms you couldn't see through. This tiny ear cuff puts it right where your instincts live... close to the ear. No piercing needed. Fine silver. Handcrafted to order in my home studio. Have you ever felt completely lost and then suddenly just... found your way? What guided you? 🧭👇 #Vegvisir #VikingCompass #EarCuff #NorsePagan #NoPiercing #FineSilver #VikingJewelry #HandmadeJewelry #IcelandicMagic #PaganJewelry #WayfindingSymbol #TheWickedGriffin
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The Vegvisir was meant to be carried, not displayed. A wayfinding symbol the Icelanders believed...

Jörmungandr. The Midgard Serpent. Thrown into the ocean by Odin, it grew so enormous that it wrapped around the entire world and bit its own tail. The ouroboros... an endless circle holding everything together. The Vikings believed that when it lets go, Ragnarök begins. The end of everything. And the beginning of something new. Handcrafted to order in small batches in my home studio. Serpent jewelry... do you love it or does it give you chills? 🐍👇 #Jormungandr #MidgardSerpent #NorseMythology #VikingNecklace #NorsePagan #HandmadeJewelry #SerpentJewelry #Ouroboros #VikingJewelry #PaganJewelry #Ragnarok #TheWickedGriffin
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Jörmungandr. The Midgard Serpent.

Thrown into the ocean by Odin, it grew so enormous that...

This morning’s orders are packed and heading out to their new homes. 🖤 A little bit of whale magic, deer antlers, runes, labradorite, copper, Hecate, tarot, and sea-witch energy all in one shipping day. Forever grateful that I get to make these strange little treasures for you. ✨
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This morning’s orders are packed and heading out to their new homes. 🖤

A little...

A few pieces heading out this morning 🖤 A Walpurgisnacht pendant, a Wolpertinger pendant, and a Cernunnos bracelet. This little batch feels like it wandered straight out of the old woods. Witch fires, strange forest creatures, antlers, folklore, and a little bit of chaos… exactly how I like my packing table to look. Thank you so much for keeping my hands busy and my jewelry bench full. 🖤 #thewickedgriffin #paganjewelry #witchyjewelry #folklorejewelry #witchofinstagram
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A few pieces heading out this morning 🖤

A Walpurgisnacht pendant, a Wolpertinger pendant, and...

The Norse didn't believe in a fixed destiny. They believed in the Wyrd. 🕸️ Wyrd is often translated as "fate," but it's more like a web that's constantly being woven. Every choice you make, every action, every moment of courage or hesitation... it all adds to the pattern. The past shapes the present, and the present shapes what comes next. You are both the weaver and the thread. That's why I love when people choose their own rune for their jewelry. It's not random, it's intentional. Your rune, your meaning, your Wyrd. What rune would you choose and why? ⬇️ #TheWyrd #NorseFate #ElderFuthark #RuneJewelry #CustomJewelry #VikingJewelry #NorsePagan #HandcraftedSilver #PaganJewelry #TheWickedGriffin
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The Norse didn't believe in a fixed destiny. They believed in the Wyrd. 🕸️

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Packing up this morning’s little pile of magic before it heads out into the world. 🖤 Today’s orders had a very specific vibe: raven runes, Dagaz and Mannaz energy, Medusa looking beautifully unbothered, a few Alice in Wonderland oddities, Cheshire Cat mischief, and one tiny tarot ring for good measure. Basically… if your jewelry box looks like it belongs to a witch who reads mythology, talks to ravens, and occasionally falls down rabbit holes, you’re in the right place. Thank you so much for every order. I still get ridiculously happy seeing what you all choose. 🖤 #witchyjewelry #paganjewelry #futharkrunes #medusa #witchythings
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Packing up this morning’s little pile of magic before it heads out into the world....

Deep in the birch forests of Eastern Europe, there stands a hut that walks on giant chicken legs. Inside lives Baba Yaga... the ancient crone who tests everyone who dares to seek her out. Those who are brave, she rewards with wisdom. Those who are not... She flies through the night in a mortar and pestle, sweeping away her tracks with a broom of silver birch. Her fence is made of human bones topped with glowing skulls. And yet... people still come to her door. Because sometimes the scariest path is the only one that leads to the truth. This piece is handcrafted to order in my home studio. Every detail of the little house... the chicken legs, the tiny door, the wooden beams... all hand engraved in sterling silver. If you could ask Baba Yaga one question, what would it be? Drop it below 👇 #babayaga #slavicfolklore #witchyvibes #paganjewelry #witchywoman
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Deep in the birch forests of Eastern Europe, there stands a hut that walks on...

Odin didn't stumble into wisdom. He suffered for it. 🌑 He hung himself from Yggdrasil for nine days and nine nights, wounded, starving, and alone... until the runes revealed themselves to him. In another story, he traded his own eye for a drink from Mimir's Well of Knowledge. The Norse understood something most people forget, that wisdom has a price, and the ones who seek it must be willing to sacrifice for it. Handcrafted to order in small batches in my home studio. What's something you had to go through the hard way to truly understand? ⬇️ #MeadOfPoetry #NorseMythology #Odin #Yggdrasil #RuneJewelry #VikingJewelry #HandmadeJewelry #PaganJewelry #NorseWisdom #TheWickedGriffin
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Odin didn't stumble into wisdom. He suffered for it. 🌑

He hung himself from Yggdrasil...

In Scandinavian folklore, trolls weren't the cute creatures you see in kids' movies. They were dangerous, cunning, and deeply feared. 🌲 #TrollCross #NorseFolklore #ProtectionAmulet #ScandinavianJewelry #VikingJewelry #PaganJewelry #WardOffEvil #FolkMagic #TheWickedGriffin
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In Scandinavian folklore, trolls weren't the cute creatures you see in kids' movies. They were...

Deep in the birch forests of Eastern Europe, there's a house that walks on chicken legs. 🐔 Baba Yaga lives inside... a wild witch who is neither good nor evil. She tests those who find her. Answer her riddles, and she grants wisdom beyond measure. Fail, and well... let's just say she's not known for her hospitality. She's one of the most complex figures in Slavic folklore, a reminder that power doesn't always look pretty, and wisdom doesn't come without risk. Handcrafted to order in small batches in my home studio. Have you ever been drawn to the "dark" folklore characters? Tell me who and why ⬇️ #BabaYaga #SlavicFolklore #WitchJewelry #PaganJewelry #FolkloreJewelry #HandmadeJewelry #Silversmith #WitchyVibes #DarkFolklore #TheWickedGriffin
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Deep in the birch forests of Eastern Europe, there's a house that walks on chicken...

Which amulet matches your magic? ✨ I made a little quiz to pair you with the piece that fits your energy best. Whetger you’re more protective charm, witchy talisman, forest relic, or old-world folklore amulet. The Walpurgisnacht pendant is one of the possible matches, and she’s dramatic in the best way. Go find your match through the little path at the top of my profile 🖤 #witchyjewelry #paganjewelry #amulet #witchyaesthetic #thewickedgriffin
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Which amulet matches your magic? ✨

I made a little quiz to pair you with...

🌙 Keeper of secrets, veil of night, guide me through the hidden rite. Items shown handmade to order via my website + Etsy shop: 🌗 Sword Earrings, Loki Pendant, Solitary Witch Ring 🌘 Rings: Baba Yaga Hut, Tarot Cards, Red Riding Hood, Vegvisir, Tiny Runes + Squiggly Stack 🌑 Copper 24 Rune Bracelet, Custom Theban Bracelet
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🌙 Keeper of secrets, veil of night, guide me through the hidden rite.

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New Moon in Taurus tomorrow. 🌑 Taurus is the sign of patience, craft, and building something real with your hands. That energy is literally what I do every day at my bench. Tonight I'm thinking about Huginn and Muninn — Odin's two ravens. Huginn is Thought. Muninn is Memory. Every morning Odin sent them out across the world to gather wisdom, and every evening they returned to whisper what they'd learned. On a New Moon, we turn inward. What thoughts are you carrying? What memories are guiding you? What intention will you set for this next cycle? Keep them both, or share one with someone who completes your pair. 🖤 What's your New Moon intention? ⬇️ #NewMoon #NewMoonInTaurus #HuginnAndMuninn #NorseMythology #OdinsRavens #VikingJewelry #HandcraftedSilver #MoonRitual #IntentionSetting #TheWickedGriffin
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New Moon in Taurus tomorrow. 🌑

Taurus is the sign of patience, craft, and building...

Saturday is the New Moon, a time for setting intentions. And there’s no better way to carry an intention than through a rune. ᛉ #ElderFuthark #RuneMagic #VikingRunes #NorsePagan
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Saturday is the New Moon, a time for setting intentions. And there’s no better way...

There's no assembly line. No mass production. Just me at my bench, handcrafting to order in small batches in my home studio. These Alice in Wonderland rings are a perfect example. Every tiny detail in the Caterpillar scene and the Red Queen... engraved and soldered by hand, one piece at a time. ...Which scene from Wonderland is your favorite? ⬇️ #HandmadeJewelry #Silversmith #AliceInWonderland #StorybookJewelry #ArtisanJewelry #MadeByHand #FairyTaleJewelry #SmallBatchJewelry #HandcraftedSilver #TheWickedGriffin
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There's no assembly line. No mass production. Just me at my bench, handcrafting to order...

A few of this mornings order before I pack them up to ship ❤️ Which one is your favorite today?
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A few of this mornings order before I pack them up to ship ❤️

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Protection has always been woven into my work. ⚡ The Helm of Awe (Aegishjalmur) was a Viking stave believed to make the wearer unconquerable. Warriors would carve it between their brows before battle... not as decoration, but as armor for the spirit. The Troll Cross was carried by Scandinavian folk to ward off dark forces. Two very different traditions, one shared belief: that the right symbol, worn close to the body, can shield you from what you can't see. Handcrafted to order in small batches in my home studio. Available in sterling silver, white bronze, copper, or brass. Which protection symbol speaks to you, Helm of Awe or Troll Cross? ⬇️ #HelmOfAwe #Aegishjalmur #TrollCross #ProtectionMagic #NorseJewelry #VikingJewelry #HandcraftedSilver #PaganJewelry #WearableArt #TheWickedGriffin
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Protection has always been woven into my work. ⚡

The Helm of Awe (Aegishjalmur) was...

Have you ever heard of the Wolpertinger? 🦌 Deep in the forests of Bavaria, there are stories of a creature with the body of a hare, the antlers of a deer, the wings of a pheasant, and the fangs of a predator. No two descriptions match... because no one can quite agree on what they've seen. Locals say you can only spot one at twilight, and only if you're a little bit wild at heart. This pendant is lost wax cast in super small batches right in my home studio. Available in sterling silver, white bronze, copper, or brass. Sometimes you might catch me showing the process behind the scenes in my stories. What's a folklore creature that you think deserves to be worn? Tell me ⬇️ #Wolpertinger #BavarianFolklore #FolkloreJewelry #HandmadeJewelry #SterlingSilver #Silversmith #PaganJewelry #MythicalCreatures #WearableArt #TheWickedGriffin
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Have you ever heard of the Wolpertinger? 🦌

Deep in the forests of Bavaria, there...

Walpurgisnacht has changed so much over the centuries. What began as a night of caution, protection, and warding off spirits has become a celebration of spring, folklore, and community. I love seeing how these old traditions still live on today, especially in the Harz Mountains with the costumes, parades, and eerie old magic still lingering in the air. Have a beautiful Walpurgisnacht + Beltane. 🔥🌿✨ The first image is a screenshot from a YouTube video…please check my stories for the link!
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Walpurgisnacht has changed so much over the centuries.

What began as a night of caution,...

I’m loving how much you all love my new Walpurgisnacht pendant ❤️
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I’m loving how much you all love my new Walpurgisnacht pendant ❤️

Five witches dance around a blazing bonfire beneath a citrine cabochon in this Walpurgisnacht pendant. The back features a brass crescent moon, echoing the night sky of the witches’ gathering. Walpurgisnacht, celebrated on the night of April 30, is the legendary “Night of the Witches” in German folklore, when witches were said to gather on mountaintops and dance around sacred fires to welcome the arrival of spring.
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Five witches dance around a blazing bonfire beneath a citrine cabochon in this Walpurgisnacht pendant....

Happy washing day 🙃 A few rings I’ve worked on the last couple days…
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Happy washing day 🙃

A few rings I’ve worked on the last couple days…

Freya’s cats rule and dogs drool? Or was that the other way around? 🙃
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Freya’s cats rule and dogs drool?
Or was that the other way around? 🙃

Garm barely shows up in the old Norse stories. Still… he leaves a mark. A chained hound at the edge of Hel. Watching the boundary. His howl is one of the signs the last battle is beginning. #norsemythology #garm #helheim #ragnarok #wolfenergy paganstyle witchyjewelry handmadejewelry
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Garm barely shows up in the old Norse stories.
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Leave a comment with your result ❤️

Bavarian Folklore says that you might just cross paths with a Wolpertinger in the alpine forest. The forest animal of all animals – a representation of all, or Urviech in German.The Wolpertinger is a rabbit with fangs, wings and antlers. Come to my neck of the woods and you might just catch one! ❤️
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Bavarian Folklore says that you might just cross paths with a Wolpertinger in the alpine...

🐇🌲✨ He finally stepped out of the forest… The Wolpertinger Pendant has arrived. Inspired by old Bavarian tales of the antlered hare who moves silently through shadow and moss, this piece carries a little wild magic wherever it goes. Strange, story-filled, and made for those who feel at home in myth and woodland twilight.
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He finally stepped out of the forest…

The Wolpertinger Pendant has arrived.

Inspired by...

I really like the star ring in brass, suits it so well ☺️ I showed the casting process in my stories yesterday, if you were interested in seeing. Shown here are a few other items I’m preparing to pack up for shipping this morning.
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I really like the star ring in brass, suits it so well ☺️

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It’s getting to be about that time again 💜
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It’s getting to be about that time again 💜

Make some raven rings with me ❤️
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Make some raven rings with me ❤️

A couple pendants shipping this morning ❤️ Sköll & Hati + Acorn with Eihwaz Rune
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A couple pendants shipping this morning ❤️

Sköll & Hati + Acorn with Eihwaz Rune...

I don’t often sell them, but love it when I do! Vinca symbol bracelets ❤️ And a custom rune inscription bracelet.
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I don’t often sell them, but love it when I do!

Vinca symbol bracelets ❤️...

Rooted in strength + guarded by ravens
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Rooted in strength + guarded by ravens