Drinking horn Troll cross deluxe, 300-500 ml

Product description

This drinking horn is engraved with a troll cross. The end features a brass fitting shaped like a raven, and the mouthpiece is also made from brass with a Celtic knot decoration. The origin of the troll cross (Swedish: Trollkors) is highly controversial. With virtually no archaeological evidence, there is much speculation about whether it is a genuine symbol from the Viking Age or the Middle Ages. The troll cross probably traces back to an ancient custom widespread across large parts of Scandinavia. Iron troll crosses were reportedly placed over front doors, windows, and barn doors to protect people, livestock, and homes from cunning trolls, evil magic, ghosts, diseases, and all kinds of other dangers. Its shape sometimes links it to the Odal rune Othala from the older Futhark alphabet, which represents ownership and inheritance — but no verifiable sources support this hypothesis. There are no archaeological sources showing the troll cross was worn as jewelry in the (early) Middle Ages, yet for modern Vikings it remains an important symbol. In Germanic-neo-pagan circles (including Ásatrú), the Iron Troll Cross is a popular protective amulet today.

This drinking horn is handmade from real ox horn. Avoid dishwashers and hot drinks. Rinse under running water before use. Treat it with beeswax after each use to extend its life.