Asatru

[Malcolm]

So I took a few quizes, cheesey I know, but they all came back as Old English Heathenry, Asatru, or Norse Pagan.

I looked up some info on the net...I kinda like Asatru but it seems very ethno-centric and borderline racist sometimes. Maybe it was just the sights I found, I don't know. Anyone have some better links maybe? I like the idea of Asatru and would very much like to be proven wrong.

[Darkdale]

So I took a few quizes, cheesey I know, but they all came back as Old English Heathenry, Asatru, or Norse Pagan.

I looked up some info on the net...I kinda like Asatru but it seems very ethno-centric and borderline racist sometimes. Maybe it was just the sights I found, I don't know. Anyone have some better links maybe? I like the idea of Asatru and would very much like to be proven wrong.


Here is an excellent link from this forum:

Asatru/Heathen Links Thread (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=93352)

[Malcolm]

thanks, I bookmarked it. That should keep me busy for awhile.

[Gyda]

You most likely ran across folkish sites, which can come off that way and it can be a very ethno-centric. it is a folk religion after all(I know not everyone will agree on this)

Here is a nice diverse list of links Friggas Web (http://www.friggasweb.org/fwlinks.html)

Gyda

[Malcolm]

Bad nineteenth-century etymology associated Loki with Logi (fire) and, helped along by Wagner, the image of Loki as a fire-being seems to be with us to stay. Modern thought also associates Loki especially with computers, for a number of reasons.

I found that on this page... http://www.thetroth.org/ourfaith/gods.html (http://www.thetroth.org/ourfaith/gods.html)

Its interesting because I've been curious about Loki lately after reading some of the links...I am a network administrator so the connection to Loki and computers intrigues me...in an incredibly geeky/nerd kinda way.

But if Asatru is concerned with venerating or emulating the Aesir and Vanir, can Loki be venerated as well? He is from what I can tell not a member of either tribe(?) of gods...In fact I believe one sorce refered to him as an Ettin or elemental...or something like that...

[Rick]

Loki is a Giant (jotun, etin, thurs, depending on dialect) that was 'adopted' into kinship by the Aesir, until he was outlawed, tied to a rock by his own son's entrails, & had a serpent placed over him to drip acid-like poison onto him. After that, he leads the attack on Asgard at Ragnarok.

[Malcolm]

Loki is a Giant (jotun, etin, thurs, depending on dialect) that was 'adopted' into kinship by the Aesir, until he was outlawed, tied to a rock by his own son's entrails, & had a serpent placed over him to drip acid-like poison onto him. After that, he leads the attack on Asgard at Ragnarok.


So your saying he's a bad guy.

[Mjollnir]

So your saying he's a bad guy.


Not necessarily, he was blood-brother to Odin and was a frequent companion of Thor's on his many journeys and was also starting all kinds of mischief, some harmless some not so harmless. It was however a natural progression in the severity of his acts which led to him being fettered after the death of Baldr.

[Silent]

http://asatru.is/ (http://asatru.is/)

[Malcolm]

That looks like an awesome link Silent. Wish I spoke the language, although I guess that could be remedied with some study. The english version is nice from what I can tell, some of the links take you to places in the native language though.

[Hangatyr 13]

Here's my favorite Asatru site: www.asatru.org (www.asatru.org)

You know, there's nothing wrong with being a bit "ethno-centric", and it's possible to be proud of who you are without being a racist. I will admit, however, that to someone who's new to Asatru, or maybe even someone who's been Tru for a while, the AFA stuff might come off as a little racist. Here it is if you wnat to see it: www.runestone.org (www.runestone.org)

[Malcolm]

Yeah...I'm getting that the more I read about it.

Its a really fine line to walk and one thats easily mis-interpreted from an outsiders perspective. For the most part I haven't been reading much by the AFA, although I noticed they have alot of books on their site...are they worth picking up?

[Mjollnir]

Yeah...I'm getting that the more I read about it.

Its a really fine line to walk and one thats easily mis-interpreted from an outsiders perspective. For the most part I haven't been reading much by the AFA, although I noticed they have alot of books on their site...are they worth picking up?

Malcolm, here are some book recommendations from my kindred and another one we are close with. I wanna ask you if you know of any heathens in your area and if you have met any. If you have any questions shoot me a PM.

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/5595/booklist.html (http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/5595/booklist.html)

http://www.medoburg.org/resources/groaslist.asp (http://www.medoburg.org/resources/groaslist.asp)

[Malcolm]

Not that I know of, but that doesn't mean they aren't there. Honestly I'm not sure I will end up in heathenry but I am interested and willing to research it more.


thats a long list...guess I'll be busy for awhile.