{"product_id":"chaos-symbol-pewter-pendant-charm-unisex-necklace-1","title":"Chaos Star Pewter Pendant Necklace - Eight Arrows of Chaos","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003echaos star pendant necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e shows \u003cstrong\u003eeight arrows\u003c\/strong\u003e fanning out from a single point. The mark began in \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Moorcock's Elric of Melnibone fantasy novels\u003c\/strong\u003e. It stood for \u003cstrong\u003eChaos against the single arrow of Law\u003c\/strong\u003e. The image left fiction and entered occult and gaming culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chaos star pendant necklace is cast in lead-free pewter at a usable weight. The eight arrows read clearly from across a room. Chaos magicians took up the star in the 1970s. It now marks an open possibility and resistance to a fixed order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine lead-free pewter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 3\/8 in L x 1 1\/2 in W x 1\/8 in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 in black cord, knot the ends to adjust the length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex, suitable for a man or woman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legend description card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APD-525\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Fantasy Novel to Occult Emblem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoorcock's multiverse swung between Law and Chaos. The eight-arrow star pictured Chaos and its many roads. Fantasy readers spread the symbol through the 1970s. It crossed into music, art, and tabletop gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Chaos Star Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mark became central to chaos magic, a British occult current. The Illuminates of Thanateros use it as their sign. Punk and gaming scenes borrowed it as well. Today it reads broadly as a symbol of disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling and Wearing the Chaos Star Pendant Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chaos star pendant necklace suits any wearer. The 33 in cord adjusts by knotting the ends. Its weight gives the pendant real presence. Worn long, it rests near the breastbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the pewter with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners. Store it flat or hanging to protect the cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Symbol_of_chaos\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSymbol of Chaos (origin and use)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chaos_magic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChaos magic (history of the practice)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Elric_of_Melnibon%C3%A9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElric of Melnibone (Michael Moorcock)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nirvana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43277363740785,"sku":"APD-525","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/APD-525-chaos-symbol-pendant-3-1080sqr.jpg?v=1780075855","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/chaos-symbol-pewter-pendant-charm-unisex-necklace-1","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}