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Common Misconceptions of AsatruAsatru is a religion based on the religion and beliefs of the Vikings and other Europeans prior to Christianity. It lives on today but has had to fight for recognition because of misconceptions. -
Asatru - Revival of Northern European PaganismMany modern heathens claim Asatru as their religion. This reconstructed faith is growing in popularity mainly among Neo-Pagans. -
A Brief Overview of AsatruAsatru is the reconstructionist religion that venerates the Gods of the Norse Pantheon
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The Asatru Blot RitualThe blot (pronounced like the word bloat, with an accent mark over the "o") is one of the most common examples of an Asatru ritual. Performing a blot, and making it your own is actually easier than many people might think.
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What is Asatru?Asatru is the modern name for an ancient religion, but getting beyond that basic fact can be tricky territory. -
Iceland: The Asatru Association Behind the Separation of Church and State MovementThis article is about The Asatru Association in Iceland. An explanation about how The Asatru Association became a recognized church in Iceland, and it's stand on some political issues. Article includes some Icelandic history and type of government.
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Houston Asatru Group Announces Public CelebrationJoin the Heathen Kinship Kindred of Houston to honor Odin on the holiest day of the millennium.
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Wiccan Traditions: Online Resources, From Asatru to ZOverview of basic pagan belief systems.
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Heathen Organizations Based in the USAAre you interested in Heathenry in the United States but don't know where to turn? Here is a listing of several US Asatru and other groups to help you in your search. -
The Nine Noble TruthsAn outline and brief detail of the Nine Noble Truths from The Odinic Rite. Rules which govern the modern Asatru, who follows the ancient religion of the Norse Vikings and Norther Europeans.
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Questioning My ReligionAn article about finding your own way to god. -
Do Pagan Sect, Religious Right Agree on Abortion Billboard?Does Greg Fultz's anti-abortion billboard signify cooperation between Pagan Asatru and the religious right? -
What is Hellenismos?Hellenismos refers specifically to the Greeks such as Asatru refers specifically to those descended from the ancient Germanic Tribes.
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A Quick Guide to Resources Concerning Ancient Norse Mythology and It's Modern ApplicationNorse mythology, texts, and information are hard to locate in the modern world, this guide will point the way to correct information.
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No Christmas Here, We Celebrate Yule InsteadYule is the predecessor to the modern Christmas experience and is the celebration that Asatru and many other pagan groups celebrate.
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Who is Vidar, the Silent God?The prophecy of Ragnarok in Norse mythology is a major part of the religion. In fact the prophecy lead many of the gods to make a variety of preparations, including insuring the birth of new gods like Vidar.
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Who is the Norse God Njord?Njord is one of three Vanir deities which came to Asgard after the end of the great war between the Aesir and the Vanir. Njord and his two children bore this unique responsibility and were welcomed among the Aesir. -
Heimdall, the Guardian of the Norse GodsGuardians are a common theme in myth and legend, and it's rare to find a mythology where at least one god isn't the one that stands watch over the world and the other gods. In Norse myth, that position is held by Heimdall. -
Who is Jormundgand, the World Serpent?Jormundgand is one of the most dangerous and lethal creatures in all of Norse mythology. However, what he represents and what he is mythologically speaking is complicated at best.
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Who is Hermod, the Messenger of the Norse Gods?Though not mentioned often in the great Norse sagas, Hermod does play a central role in one of the main turning points in Norse mythology.
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Was the United States Founded as a Christian Nation?Though many people argue that the United States was founded as a Christian nation, there is very little historically speaking to support this viewpoint, and a lot to discredit its validity. -
Who is Frey, the Norse God of Fertility and Prosperity?Though not as often followed as his sister, Frey is the male half of fertility, nature and seasonal change. Also of the Vanir, Frey is a major god whose place in the end times is set in stone.
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Who is Hel, the Norse Goddess of Death?While there are many potential places for those who die in the afterworlds of Norse mythology, Helheim, ruled by the goddess Hel, is by far one of the worst fates for any Northman.
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Who Were the Norse Gods Balder and Hod?Norse mythology has an enduring legend of Ragnarok, the last battle at the end of the world. One of the first signs of this apocalypse concerns Balder, the god of beauty and light and his twin brother Hod.
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Who is Fenrir?In Norse mythology one of the greatest threats to the world's safety and continued existence is a monstrous wolf called Fenrir, the son of Loki. Though eventually bound, Fenrir is destined to escape at Ragnarok. -
Who Are the Einherjar?Though there are many options for your afterlife in Norse mythology, the manner in which you die will decide largely where you go. The Einherjar are those who are selected for one of the highest honors. -
The Origin of Tarot CardsTarot cards are one of the most common forms of divination that people use today for spiritual and magical purposes. However, the origin of the deck has very humble origins. -
The Valknot: Odin's Mark and the Symbol of Heathen ConvictionThe Valknot, or Valknut, is a symbol associated with the Norse god Odin, and with the death of warriors. However, there are many potential interpretations for this powerful, ancient symbol. -
The Alfar: The Origin of ElvesThe idea of elves, even down to the language used, comes from the Viking mythology. Far from being tiny, weak creatures though, Alfar were demi-gods and spirits, who held very important places in the world's cosmology.
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What is Heathenry?A quick history on the original beliefs and practices of the ancient Northern Europeans.
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Surtur: King of the Fire Giants in Norse MythologySurtur is the king of the fire giants in Norse mythology. A powerful, though usually distant force Surtur is really only mentioned when it comes to talk of Ragnarok, and what he will do when that day arrives.
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The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn: Origins and OverviewThe Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn is arguably one of the most influential groups of philosophers and cultural contributors to shape Western ideas of the occult and mysticism. Of course, much of what we know now is smoke and mirrors.
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Ragnarok: The Last Battle of Norse MythologyRagnarok is the last battle between the forces of the gods and the forces of the giants in Norse mythology. Rather than being an end to everything though, it is an end to one cycle and the beginning of another.
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Dispelling the Myths About PagansI'm a Pagan. So what does it mean to be Pagan? Oh where to start?! No, seriously, where? How do you define a religious belief in a short span of time and have someone understand your entire belief structure and what being your religion means? -
Idun, the Norse Goddess of Youth and ImmortalityIn almost every religion, the gods are considered immortal or close enough so that it doesn't matter. But it's telling that in Norse mythology the gods aren't simply born that way; they have to eat the golden apples to stay young. -
Who is Michael, the Archangel?Though seen as a patron saint and angel that looks out for victims of violence and those who fight evil, Michael's mentions in the source material of the Bible are few and far between, making us wonder where all this hype comes from.
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Uller, Stepson of Thor and God of WinterNorse mythology is filled with stories of gods and goddesses. Some of them are in nearly every story, and others, though important and powerful, only show up in a handful. Uller is one of those gods.
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Skadi, the Goddess of Winter and Daughter of the Frost GiantsNorse myth shows several shots of the gods and the giants at war and uneasy peace. One of the most famous stand offs happened between the Aesir and the daughter of the frost giant Thiassi.
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Aegir and Ran, the God and Goddess of the OceanAegir and his wife Ran are depicted as the rulers of the deep oceans in Norse mythology. However, there are thoughts and hints that these two might personify forces older even than the gods.
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Valhalla: Odin's Hall and Place of the Honored DeadValhalla is the hall of the god Odin in Norse mythology. While he lives in the hall, and keeps many items of power there, it is also where he trains his army of fallen warriors and where great feasts are held each night.
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