File:Sacred Mead of Poetry- What was in it and what did it mean?

Why do pagans love mead (mjǫðr in Old Norse)? What is the esoteric meaning of the mead ritual and what is its metaphysical significance? As for the substance itself, was it just an alcoholic drink or did it contain hallucinogenic mushrooms too? Why was it associated with the god Odin? All these questions and more are answered in this video.

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