Viking drinking horns are very popular and known for their rustic and authentic appearance. Here we leave you some curiosities about these curious objects:
- Despite its popularity, drinking horns were not common in the Viking Age. Instead, the Vikings used wooden, metal, or glass drinking bowls.
- Drinking horns became popular in the 19th century, thanks to the influence of Norse culture and Viking mythology.
- The drinking horns used today are not real horns, but are instead made of materials such as leather or resin.
- Although decorated and engraved Viking horns have been found, it is believed that most of the horns used in the Viking Age were plain and unadorned.
- There is a legend that says that the Vikings drank mead, an alcoholic drink made with honey, from the horns to drink during their religious ceremonies.