Freya is the most powerful of the Norse goddesses — goddess of love, fertility, magic, war, and death. She rides not a horse but a chariot pulled by two great cats: Bygul and Trjegul. Their names mean Bee-gold and Tree-gold — both words for amber, the colour of their coats and a stone sacred to Freya herself.
Bygul and Trjegul are no ordinary cats. They are large enough to pull a goddess across the sky, fierce enough to be gifts worthy of Freya from the god Freyr. They represent her dual nature — the softness of love and the ferocity of a warrior. Freya weeps tears of red gold when she searches for her lost husband Óðr, and she takes half of all those slain in battle to her hall, Sessrúmnir, in the field of Fólkvangr. Even Odin only gets the other half.
A goddess of contradictions, carved on a horn. Tender and terrible in equal measure.
Designed by Paul at Bushman Survival and crafted to his specification.
Options
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Large — £50 (approx 500ml)
- Large + Leather Loop — £55
- Large + Metal Stand — £57
- Horn + Stand + Loop — £60
Details
- Approximately 500ml capacity
- Hand-carved Freya with Bygul and Trjegul — her amber-coated cats
- Food safe resin lined
- Each horn varies in size, shape and colour
Horns in History
Drinking horns were used throughout Europe — by Vikings, Greeks, Romans, Germanic tribes, and Saxons — up to around the 12th century, when pottery became more widespread. Raising a horn is raising a piece of living history.
Care Instructions
- Rinse with warm soapy water after each use
- Towel or air dry completely before storing
- Apply a food-grade oil such as mineral oil periodically
- If persistent odour, soak with white vinegar and water for a couple of hours
- Do not use a dishwasher or hot water
As a natural product, each horn varies slightly in size, shape and colour. Full care instructions included with your order.
