Lightning has always been a symbol of power and might. Imagine the effect of a thunderous, crashing bolt of light that destroyed and set aflame a house, a mighty oak or an entire forest had on our ancestors. Truly a symbol of might, destruction and divine power. As a ruler of the sky, Zeus was the God of Thunder and Lightning. He is commonly depicted with lightning bolts were fashioned for him by the three Cyclopes whose aid was decisive in the war against the Titans.

The Norse God, Thor was the son of the sky God and Goddess of earth. His lightning symbolizes the might generated by the meeting of opposites.

The skull symbolizes defiance of death and pirate's defiance of society's rules.

The sword cuts through all falsehood to dispense justice and truth.

One of the latest heroes to use the lightning bolt symbol is Harry Potter. His scar is shaped as a bolt.

Made of high quality excelsior pewter. Double sided design.

Approx. pendant size: 6.3 centimetre height x 1.5 centimetre width. Weight : 6 grams.

Comes with an approx. 36 inch or 91.44 centimetre cord and a (lead free) pewter accent bead with laminated ends.

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