Viking Horn Tankard with Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir) and Runes

Viking Horn Tankard with Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir) and Runes

Choose a Warrior's Size

Whether you're preparing for a grand feast or just a quiet evening sip of mead, choose from our three robust sizes.

Where You Can Use This Tankard

This tankard is more than a cup; it's your companion for exceptional moments:

• Viking and Medieval Events: An indispensable accessory for any Viking warrior, jarl, or shieldmaiden at a LARP, festival, or reenactment event.
• Heathen Rituals and Feasts: Ideal as a ritual vessel for toasts to the gods (symbel) during celebrations in the modern Heathenry (Asatru) community.
• The World of Fantasy: Perfectly suited for dwarven warriors, barbarians, and all characters who value strength, tradition, and an honest draught of ale.
• An Exceptional Gift: The perfect and original gift for fans of Norse mythology, Viking history, metal music, or for anyone who carries the spirit of a warrior within.
• Your Daily Ritual: Turn the act of drinking a beer or mead after a hard day into your own empowering ritual.

The History of Horn Vessels in Viking Culture

For the Vikings, drinking horns and tankards were not just ordinary tableware. They were an integral part of their social lives. From archaeological finds, such as those from the Oseberg ship burial, we know that horns were common. In the mead halls, they were used for making toasts, swearing oaths, and celebrating victories. The horn in the hand of a jarl or king was a symbol of his generosity and status, as it was his duty to share both spoils and mead with his warband.

A Point of Interest: Mjölnir, More Than Just a Weapon

Thor's Hammer, Mjölnir, engraved on this tankard, was not just a destructive weapon against giants in the Norse faith. It was, above all, a powerful symbol of protection, blessing, and consecration. The Vikings believed that Mjölnir brought good fortune and protected against evil. Amulets in its shape were immensely popular. The hammer was also used to bless important life events – weddings to ensure fertility, newborns for protection, and even funeral pyres to hallow the journey to the afterlife. Your tankard, therefore, bears a symbol charged with positive power and protective energy.

Care Instructions and Important Warnings

Genuine horn is a natural material that requires proper care to last a lifetime. Please follow these rules.

How to Care for Your Tankard

• Hand-wash only: Always wash the tankard by hand in lukewarm water using a mild soap. Rinse it thoroughly.
• Dry carefully: Immediately dry the tankard with a soft cloth after washing and allow it to air-dry completely. Do not let it stand in water.
• Occasional Maintenance: You can occasionally wipe the outer surface with a thin layer of natural oil (e.g., coconut oil) to help it retain its shine and elasticity.

What to Absolutely Avoid

• NEVER use a dishwasher: The extreme heat and chemicals would permanently destroy and warp the tankard.
• NO hot beverages: Do not pour coffee, tea, or other hot liquids into it. This could damage both the horn and the inner resin lining.
• LIMITATIONS on alcohol: The tankard is not intended for beverages with an alcohol content above 20% ABV. Strong spirits can damage the protective inner layer.
• NO highly acidic beverages: Pure citrus juices and other highly acidic drinks can, over time, damage the inner coating.
• NO prolonged soaking: Do not leave beverages in the tankard for hours or overnight.
• NEVER use a microwave: Using the tankard in a microwave would lead to its destruction.