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Asatru
Asatru
is the ancient religion of the Scandinavians. It is a
Norse term meaning literally a faith or belief in
Gods. It is used specifically to refer to the Old
Scandinavian Gods known collectively as the Aesir.
Asatru has its roots in ancient customs and beliefs,
although it is best known from the Age of th e Vikings
which was when the stories and customs were written
down. Like most other ethnic or folk religions they
had no specific name for their religion, although
Asatru, Vor tru, “our faith,” or Forn Sed,
“ancient ways” are terms that are used in the
modern world to describe this faith. The religion was
part of the culture, so the beliefs were revealed not
only in the mythology, but also in the customs,
ethics, and laws.
The
gods and goddesses of Asatru
In Snorri Sturluson’s edda (1320 AD) we find a listing
of the Aesir (gods), Asynjor (goddesses) and other
beings of the Norse mythology and some brief stories
which present the ancient mythology. First named is
Odin, his son Balder, Thor and his wife, Sib Tyr,
Nyord and his son and daughter, Freyr and Freya, Bragi,
Heimdall, Hod, Vidar, Ali, Ullr, Loki, AEyir and his
wife, Ran. Also named are many of the goddesses, who
include, among others, Frigg, Freya, Lofn, Var, and
Skadi The mythology also preserves an account a story
of two warring groups of deities, the AEsir and the
Vanir who pledged a truce with one another and are
referred to now collectively as the AEsir.
In
English speaking countries four of the days of the
week are named after these gods. Tuesday comes from
Tiu’s day who is also known as Tyr. Wednesday comes
from a compound meaning “Odin’s day,”
Thursday from ‘Thor’s day” with Friday from
“Freya’s day.” Throughout Scandinavia and
northern Europe we find places that were dedicated
anciently and named for the gods and goddesses who are
still honored in this day and age.
The
beliefs of Asatru
Asatru
beliefs are rooted in the past and in the sacred
mythos and cosmology of the Old Norse and Germanic
people. As an ethnic or folk religion the
authoritative source of belief that can legitimately
be considered Asatru are the precedents found in the
traditions, myths, folklore, literature, laws,
customs, and cultural concepts which were shaped by
belief in the AEsir and other supernatural beings and
powers. There is no historical founder or prophet who
made revealed pronouncements of law or belief There is
no central authority that lays down dogma or tenets.
The
beliefs and rites of Asatru are symbolized
by the World Tree, which grows at the Well of Urdh or
Wyrd. The norns water the World Tree with the water
from the Well of Urdh which deposits layers ofsediment
over the roots.
A
particular quality called hamingfa, “luck” or
“fortune”, can be accumulated and passed on to
ones descendents. In spiritual terms, this legacy can
refer to wisdom, personality, or talent, while in
practical terms, this can include one’s wealth,
reputation and external family ties.
Asatru
and Odinism
There
are Asatruar and Odinists who feel that they are the
same religion, while many others who are Asatruar or
Odinist feel there are distinct differences. The term
“Odinist” refers to an individual who is primarily
dedicated to Odin, and as such could also consider
themselves Asatru, Wiccan, Neo-pagan or simply Odinist,
depending on the rites, fellowship and beliefs in
which they express their dedication to that deity (and
associated deities)
The
rites and ceremonies of Asatra
One
ritual is the highly ceremonial toast
following a formal meal, which parallels the
sumbel. The sumbel is a ceremony that
includes drinking communally and offering up inspired
speech that was binding in terms of oath and intent,
A
blat, sacrifice or blessing, is an offering to deity
or other supernatural beings. The offering may be a
simple sharing of food or drink by an individual to a
more elaborate community ceremony. These ceremonies
may be performed indoors, or outside in a natural
setting.
Additional
ceremonies include the naming of a child and its
acceptance into the family (ausa vatni), burials,
healing, blessings in time of need and divination
among others.
Does
Asatru practice magick?
Almost
all religions practice some form of ritual magick and
Asatru is not exception. In the Eddas, sagas, and
other literature you will find both men and gods
depicted using and teaching galdr (magical chants and
songs), seidh (a shamanistic magic involving altered
states of consciousness and communication with spirits
and gods). .Rune diivination and auguries were also an
important part of the spiritual and religious views of
the Old Norse and Germanic people.
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