Hammer

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HAMMER - Symbolizes the power of creation, strength and justice. It may also represent the deceased persons profession.  

  • In Norse mythology, Thor, the god of thunder and lightning, wields a hammer and fights for justice.  
  • In American folkore, the hammer of John Henry represents the strength and endurance of a man.  
  • The hammer in the song "If I Had a Hammer" represents a relentless message of justice broadcast across the land. The song became a symbol of the American Civil Rights movement.

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OK, Grove, Headstone Symbols and Meanings, Hammer