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Mead hall

A mead hall is a big building where people would gather in olden times. It's a place where people would eat, drink, talk and be merry. Think of it as a big house where everyone is welcome to come and hang out. Mead halls were very important in early civilizations for people to socialize, and you might hear about them in stories like Beowulf. They were often decorated with amazing things like animal heads, big fireplaces, and beautiful banners. It's a place where people came together, told stories, and had fun together.
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