Sterling silver snake chain with charms of luck, protection, and life. In Ancient Greek hippopotamus translates to "river horse" and since ancient times the hippo has been associated with life, fertility and motherhood. The Egyptian goddess of fertility, Tauret was represented by a pregnant hippopotamus and because the awesome beasts lived on the Nile, which Egyptians thought of as their source of life, the animal became endowed with the same spiritual meaning. The horseshoe and Italian horn amulet or corno are lucky charms and are worn to deflect negative energy.
Description
Sterling silver snake chain with charms of luck, protection, and life. In Ancient Greek hippopotamus translates to "river horse" and since ancient times the hippo has been associated with life, fertility and motherhood. The Egyptian goddess of fertility, Tauret was represented by a pregnant hippopotamus and because the awesome beasts lived on the Nile, which Egyptians thought of as their source of life, the animal became endowed with the same spiritual meaning. The horseshoe and Italian horn amulet or corno are lucky charms and are worn to deflect negative energy.
Sizing + Info
This necklace is vintage and does show signs of age.
Chain is approximately 16" from end to end.
Shipping
$10 standard shipping, free shipping on orders of $100 or more
