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Dísablót

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Esoteric and historical meaning

Sacrifice to the dísir, female protective powers of the lineage. Domestic cult of ancestral female powers, preceding any official pantheon.

Operative mechanics — ritual acts

·Blót with a mead horn raised three times
·Calling out the names of female ancestors
·Solemn vows spoken over the horn

Traditional foods

·Mead
·Roasted meat
·Dark bread

Offerings

·Mead poured onto the earth or into the fire
·First bite given to the hearth

Taboos to respect

·Do not make a vow you do not intend to keep
·Do not interrupt the person holding the horn

Associated symbols

Drinking horn · Spindle · Hearth