Hi. First of all. Im a newbie. I still gotta learn a lot. But I wanted to have a gifting ritual to Kvasir. I make Mead so I though I could offer him Mead so I could make better Mead and get wisdom from it.
I wrote this poem. I got some help from someone who does poetry because English is my second language, so they helped me making it more poetic.
I prepared all of my Mead making equipment, I had some space dedicated to the ritual. Lighten a candle and started reading the poem. Also wrote Kvasir name in futhark in a piece of paper.
Then I poured some of my Mead in the bowl and left it there as an offering.
Then I started to make my Mead, while I listened to some pagan and Norse related music. Skald, Wardrune, heilung, Brothers of Metal (for The Mead Song). Also Metfest was in the play list and Man with a Plan from Korpiklani.
Then when my Mead was ready I had put the lid on with the airlock and waited till I saw the bubbling. Didnt had to wait much.
I put away my equipment, washed it and saved it, then after listening a few more songs I thanked Kvasir, asked him for permision, and drank the Mead from the bowl and turn the candle off.
Im writing this right before going to sleep because is already late at night.
Im not saying this is the best ritual, is what I could think of and had some opinions and help.
Anyway, thanks for reading.
The poem is public domain BTW.
This is the full poem:
O Kvasir, from the mead of lore, Grant us skill and wisdom more. Bestow upon both hand and heart, That we may brew with finest art.
In mead's sweet nectar, knowledge flows, A boon from thee, as legend shows. Thy counsel sought, so pure, so bright, To guide us through the darkest night.
With hearts sincere, I offer mead, A simple gift for every need. Come join our feast, partake and share, In this glad day, with joy and care.
Thank thee, Kvasir, for thy grace, Thy wisdom bright in every place. Raise we our cups in honor true, To thee, our friend, in all we do.
