This book uniquely brings together ancient drinking sayings, drinking songs, as well as verses that were called out or sung during communal drinking in earlier times. It focuses on the Norsemen but also includes sayings and songs from antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the early modern period. This book transports readers to the past, offers insight into the mindset of the time, showcases the pride of the celebrants, or simply expresses the joy of mead, beer, and wine. It also contains excerpts from classical works that the drinkers likely sang to each other around the campfire.