• Material: 100% Sterling silver
• Weight: 1.2 grams
• About 1-3/8 inch tall excluding bail (35mm)
• Item number: wh264

This lightning bolt is super simple with just one zig-zag and a shiny polished finish that catches the light – a straightforward interpretation of an ancient symbol with universal appeal that has withstood the test of time.

The lightning bolt has been a symbol of power since ancient times. In Norse legend, Thor's weapon was a lightning bolt, the most powerful and feared in the heavens. It was indestructible and capable of divine magic and unparalleled destruction. And the lightning bolt has been found in many other myths and religions, usually associated with sky gods, weather gods and deities who in general control the cosmic order of the universe.

At some point the symbol was picked up by military organizations and comic book superheroes to tap into its already-established association with supernatural powers. New uses are being found all the time for the lightning bolt symbol, such as high voltage warning signs and emoticons to express something shocking, both literally and figuratively. It's even been incorporated into Unicode.