War
There are those who believe that the Odinic faith is one that celebrates war and conflict above all else. What they fail to realize is that polytheistic religion, in all cultures, is and always has been a representation of natural forces (mortal and divine) as well as the many aspects of human life. Agriculture is
Hedonism
Because we believe in freedom, you are never going to find any sort of ideas within the Odinic faith that attack people for the way they live. Your sex life is yours and yours alone. What you put into your body is your business. How active you are, who you associate with, and what you
Addiction
For me, this is the most insidious aspect of the hedonistic lifestyle. Truly. Loki and Gullveig have unleashed their most perfect child of Chaos when they introduced humanity to addictive drugs. Here we will deal solely with actual addictive substances, rather than represent any sort of political agenda by condemning certain behaviors or substance, favoring a
The Land
“Four things are given for your profit , with the names air , water , land and fire. But Odin will alone be the possessor thereof. Therefore, I advise you , you shall choose yourselves just men who deal out fairly the toil and the fruits so that none be free from work nor from
The Ættarbók
About how to build up a Rigsthing for the creation of a Sedian Nation …It is the beginning of a new era, where the descendants of ancient polytheist cultures arise and reclaim their birthright. Our world, our culture, and our traditions were subject to centuries of campaigns to destroy them by foreign creeds and despotic
Introduction to “ The ASATRU EDDA “( excerpts )
While we greatly value the contributions made by mainstream scholars over the past 120 years, the time has come for this movement to break away from our dependence upon these institutions. No longer should outsiders be allowed to dictate the shape of the lore or the beliefs we adhere to, when in many cases these
The Ætts
For years we have been seeking to fully restore our ancient way of life, utilizing various methods in our practice to bring our folk together under a banner of kinship and camaraderie. Because of this, we feel that it is time for us to take the next step into rebuilding our tribal heritage once and for
Nerthus Vs. Hertha, An Earth Goddess by Any Other Name .
While some scholars have disputed various aspects of the Nerthus cult, from her name to her status as a genuine Germanic earth goddess, none of these arguments has proven particularly effective in light of a comprehensive examination of the evidence. Most often doubted is the name Nerthus itself. Tacitus writes, Nerthum, id est Terram matrem,
The Runelaw
The Runelaw By Mark Puryear Over the past four to five decades, we of the Odinist/Asatru faith have been toiling to develop a working, viable set of traditions that truly reflects the ancestral culture from which this way of life originates. Books have been written, organizations established, magazines distributed, websites built, etc. Throughout this process we
Where the Wild Things Are: Frau Percht and the Wild Perchten
Costumed Holiday traditions are quite common throughout northern Europe, as well as in England and Scandinavia. In some regions, Holda, Percht and Bercht play a prominent part in them. Indeed, vivid visual descriptions of her may allude to a popular portrayal, perhaps as part of a seasonal festival or holiday drama. In 1522, in The
