The Triple Horn of Odin is a significant Viking symbol composed of three interlocking horns. It is often associated with the mythological story of Odin's quest for the magical mead known as Odhroerir or Óðrerir, also referred to as the Mead of Poetry.
According to Norse mythology, this story involves the death of Kvasir, a being created from the combined spit of the Vanir and Æsir (two groups of gods). Kvasir possessed vast knowledge and could answer any question. Two dwarves named Fjalar and Galar killed Kvasir and mixed his blood with honey. This mixture was then poured into three separate horns, each with its own name: Óðrœrir/Odhroerir, Boðn, and Són.
The name "Odhroerir" is associated with both the Mead of Poetry itself and one of the three horns that contained it. This mead had the remarkable property of bestowing poetic inspiration and wisdom upon those who drank it.
The Triple Horn of Odin symbolizes this mythological tale and the powerful qualities of the Mead of Poetry, connecting it to Odin's role as the god of wisdom, poetry, and inspiration. It serves as a reminder of the pursuit of knowledge and poetic inspiration in Norse culture and mythology.
According to the myth, Odin used his wit to convince the giantess Gunnlöð and bargained with her to have a sip of the mead for three days.
Allowed only one sip per day, he used a whole horn for each time thus managing to drink all of the Mead of Poetry which helped him escape by turning into an eagle.
Today, apart from identifying oneself as Norse, the Triple Horn of Odin is used as a symbol of wisdom and inspiration, poetic inspiration in particular.
