Asatru Religion

My intention is to present as broad a picture of Asatru as possible, as a religion and a community of diverse viewpoints and interests. Inclusion here does not necessarily imply a recommendation for any particular view, organization, or individual.

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Denmark To Accept Norse God Marriages

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Home to the Vikings of yore, Denmark said Wednesday it will let a group that worships Thor, Odin and other Norse gods conduct legally-recog...

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Asatru Holidays May Merrymoon

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Merrymoon 1, May Day: The first of May is a time of great celebration all across Europe, as the fields get greener and the flowers decorat...

Monday, June 11, 2007

Asatru As A Modern Religion

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Despite its historical origins, Asatru is a modern religion. Its modern practice is a product of resurgence through the late 1960’s and ear...

Sunday, May 6, 2007

The Role Of The Gothar In The Asatru Community

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The old norse word "Gothar" is the plural form of Gothi or Gythia. The Gothar are the collective priesthood of the Asatru Communi...

Friday, May 4, 2007

In The Beginning Was The Wyrd

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True to form the Christ people placed the birth of their God at the time of the birth of the sun - the Winter Sunstead - their version bein...

Thursday, May 3, 2007

God Heimdall

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Heimdall is the guardian of Asgard. He watches over the entrance, the Bifrost bridge, and uses his acute vision and hearing to watch and li...

Friday, April 27, 2007

Asatru Characteristic Beliefs

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As a part of the great European Folkway, Asatru has a number of characteristic beliefs. Some of these are: - The world is good. Prospe...

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