Silver Ullr Medallion
As far back as 400 AD Ullr, was know in Scandinavia as the protective god of skiers.
He was also recognized as the god of archers and hunting.
Much of the historical knowledge of Ullr comes from the Eddas (poems and tales of Norse mythology), where Ullr and his wife Skadi were considered the god and goddess of skiing.
As winter-god, Uller, or Oller, as he was also called was considered second only to Odin, whose place he usurped during his absence in the winter months of the year. During this period he exercised full sway over Asgard and Midgard. Uller was supposed to endure a yearly banishment thither, during the summer months, when he was forced to resign his sway over earth to Odin, the summer god.
Within the winter skiing community of Europe, Ullr is considered the Guardian of Skiers. An Ullr medallion or ski medal depicting the god on skis holding a bow and arrow, is widely worn as a talisman by both recreational and professional skiers as well as ski patrol in Europe and elsewhere.
The town of Breckenridge, Colorado has since 1963, held a week-long "Ullr Fest" each January, featuring events designed to win his favor in an effort to bring snow to the historic ski town.
Sterling and bronze pendant (1" in diameter) with a snow crystal on backside.
Artist: JC Caccia
As far back as 400 AD Ullr, was know in Scandinavia as the protective god of skiers.
He was also recognized as the god of archers and hunting.
Much of the historical knowledge of Ullr comes from the Eddas (poems and tales of Norse mythology), where Ullr and his wife Skadi were considered the god and goddess of skiing.
As winter-god, Uller, or Oller, as he was also called was considered second only to Odin, whose place he usurped during his absence in the winter months of the year. During this period he exercised full sway over Asgard and Midgard. Uller was supposed to endure a yearly banishment thither, during the summer months, when he was forced to resign his sway over earth to Odin, the summer god.
Within the winter skiing community of Europe, Ullr is considered the Guardian of Skiers. An Ullr medallion or ski medal depicting the god on skis holding a bow and arrow, is widely worn as a talisman by both recreational and professional skiers as well as ski patrol in Europe and elsewhere.
The town of Breckenridge, Colorado has since 1963, held a week-long "Ullr Fest" each January, featuring events designed to win his favor in an effort to bring snow to the historic ski town.
Sterling and bronze pendant (1" in diameter) with a snow crystal on backside.
Artist: JC Caccia
As far back as 400 AD Ullr, was know in Scandinavia as the protective god of skiers.
He was also recognized as the god of archers and hunting.
Much of the historical knowledge of Ullr comes from the Eddas (poems and tales of Norse mythology), where Ullr and his wife Skadi were considered the god and goddess of skiing.
As winter-god, Uller, or Oller, as he was also called was considered second only to Odin, whose place he usurped during his absence in the winter months of the year. During this period he exercised full sway over Asgard and Midgard. Uller was supposed to endure a yearly banishment thither, during the summer months, when he was forced to resign his sway over earth to Odin, the summer god.
Within the winter skiing community of Europe, Ullr is considered the Guardian of Skiers. An Ullr medallion or ski medal depicting the god on skis holding a bow and arrow, is widely worn as a talisman by both recreational and professional skiers as well as ski patrol in Europe and elsewhere.
The town of Breckenridge, Colorado has since 1963, held a week-long "Ullr Fest" each January, featuring events designed to win his favor in an effort to bring snow to the historic ski town.
Sterling and bronze pendant (1" in diameter) with a snow crystal on backside.
Artist: JC Caccia