The Diverse Drinking Horns From Every Era

You’ve probably seen Viking drinking horns on television or in mead promotions, wondering if they’re authentic or just a significant bit of art in media. Beyond being an aesthetically beautiful piece to drink mead from, Viking drinking horns have a fascinating story that represents the Nordic gods to rites of passage.

While they are neat things to see around, they aren’t just some made-up art piece but a historical and culturally important chalice. The Viking drinking horn has a long history and weaves through many still alive and healthy customs. Though an aesthetic masterpiece, Viking ale horns have an enthralling story representing the Nordic Gods.

The drinking horns used by various empires of different eras speak a lot about the diversity and modernity of people of Scandinavian, Celtic, Greek, Roman, and American backgrounds. Not only are the drinking horns popular with our historical re-enactment customers, but they are also popular with hospitality businesses, beer drinkers, film and theater companies, and the general public.

According to Norse mythology, female fighters, known as Valkyries, were responsible for selecting the men who would go to battle. They were frequently seen welcoming the dead soldiers to Valhalla by holding drinking horns. Later, this manifested as female hosts ceremonially presenting their male guests with ale mugs...(More Info Click Here)