Viking Horn Tankard with Engraving of Odin's Raven - Outlet

Viking Horn Tankard with Engraving of Odin's Raven

Choose the Size for Your Feast

Whether you are sharing mead with friends or contemplating the fate of the worlds, choose the right size for the occasion.

For Which Occasions Is This Tankard Suited?

This tankard, with its deep symbolism, is ideal for many roles and events:

• Viking and Medieval Events: The perfect accessory for the character of a skald (poet), a seer (völva), a jarl, or any warrior who follows the god Odin.
• Modern Heathenry (Asatru): An excellent ritual vessel for toasts and offerings to the Allfather (Odin) during festivals and ceremonies.
• Fantasy and LARP: Ideal for characters like rangers, scouts, mages, shamans, or anyone connected to nature, magic, and wisdom.
• A Unique Gift: An exceptional gift for lovers of Norse mythology, poetry, history, or for anyone fascinated by the symbolism of the raven.
• Inspiration for Every Day: A powerful artefact for home use, reminding you with every sip to seek knowledge and observe the world around you attentively.

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. In the mead halls, they were used for making toasts, swearing oaths, and celebrating victories. They were a tool for strengthening bonds within the warband and a symbol of the host's generosity. Poets, called skalds, drank from them for inspiration and recited sagas about gods and heroes, just like those of Odin and his ravens.

A Point of Interest: Huginn and Muninn, Odin's Eyes and Ears

The raven on this tankard refers to Huginn ("Thought") and Muninn ("Memory"), the two ravens who were indispensable companions to the god Odin. According to Norse myths, the Allfather sent them out every morning to fly across all nine worlds. Every evening, they would return to his shoulders and whisper into his ears everything they had seen and heard. Thanks to them, Odin had a perfect overview of everything happening in the cosmos. They thus symbolised his endless quest for knowledge and wisdom. Drinking from this tankard is, therefore, a symbolic connection to Odin's omniscience.

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 drinks sitting in the tankard for hours or overnight.
• NEVER use a microwave: Using the tankard in a microwave would lead to its destruction.