The Columbus Mead Hall
Events
We meet up most Fridays and/or Saturdays at Gemüt in Columbus. Contact us if you want to meet up.
Who We Are
The Mead Hall is a Columbus, Ohio based group centered on honoring the Gods / Goddesses, and Ancestors of Indo-Europe (Nordic / Germanic) people. We are an independent group that gathers for Blót and other rites, including our Holy tides. Our Hall members meet regularly at pubs or coffee shops to celebrate our lives and those within the larger Heathen community. These gatherings are also designed to help us grow, and learn through Lore study. The Mead Hall is a non-discriminatory group created to provide an environment in which one can practice Ásatrú and gain deeper understanding of the principles and practices of our Heathen religion. We will not accept hatred, intolerance, or discrimination based on age, color, ethnicity, gender, language, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other divisive criteria. We welcome anyone who is truly interested in the religion.
Why we chose Hall, Instead of Kindred:
The majority of Asatru (Heathen) based groups choose the term Kindred and practice a more family oriented / based style of heathenry. Many of these groups tend to refer and treat one another as family members. One aspect of the term Kindred, as defined by Merriam-Webster: “noun; one’s family and relations” would support this methodology. Through this process, many great and lasting bonds can form.
We, lean more toward another aspect of the term Kindred, as defined by Merriam-Webster: “adjective; similar in kind.” “noun; natural relationship, or affinity.”
bonds of friendship are of great importance to us. However, we feel that they should occur naturally, at one’s own pace. So, it is our hope, that the Hall, a horn, along with the Greater Heathen community can come together, spiritually, and honor our Ancestors, Gods/ Goddesses, and our Folk.
A lot of us make our own mead too. We have some of our mead recipes in Mead Recipes section.
HAIL!!!