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Asatru - The Religion
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Culture, Ethnicity & Race - The Jarnsaxa Scale
There are many misconceptions and misinformation regarding how the topics of Culture, Ethnicity & Race are approached by those of the Asatru or Heathen religion. Heathens range from one end of the spectrum to the other, and one tool for examining these various points of view is the Jarnsaxa Scale.
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Heathen Virtues & Values - "Nine Noble Virtues"
There are certain virtues and values that Heathens hold dear. The virtues are represented in the epic tales and poetic lore passed down to us through the ages from our ancestors, and a Tru Heathen strives to nourish these virtues in his life, his Kindred, and Heathenry in general. This article examines those virtues, and what they mean in the life of a Heathen.
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On The Meaning of Frith
Frith is a concept within the germanic culture that is often mentioned...but often misunderstood to mean simply, "Peace." But Frith extends beyond this definition, encompassing the most meaningful and essential foundations of human social life. A proper understanding of Frith is essential to developing a Heathen way of life.
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Unverified Personal Gnosis (UPG) and Experiential Knowledge
This article containes two short essays on Unverified Personal Gnosis and Experiential Knowledge, one by Rod Landreth and the other by Gerd Forsta Axenthowes. The essays examine what is UPG, what isn't UPG, and how the term is often misused.
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The Aesir & Vanir
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Thor - The Thunderer
This article is incomplete...but eventually it will serve as a fairly comprehensive description of the Heathen God Thor.
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Odin - The Wanderer
This article is incomplete...but eventually it will serve as a fairly comprehensive description of the Heathen God Odin.
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Asatru - Special Articles
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Sveinbjörn Beinteinsson
Sveinbjörn Beinteinsson, a native of Iceland, was instrumental in helping to gain recognition by the Icelandic government for the pre-Christian Norse religion. The Íslenska Ásatrúarfélagiđ which he founded, and for which he acted as gođi, was officially recognised as a religious body in 1972.
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The Maker of Dreams
The modern heathen making even a cursory examination of the elder sources is apt to learn one thing: our forebears placed great importance on the meaning of dreams. This article by Eric Wódening discusses many aspects of dreaming for modern heathens...
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The Bloodless Conversion of Iceland
This paper describes from various sources, the conversion of Iceland to Christianity. It examines both the internal and external forces at work on Iceland before this decision was made. The paper was completed by Rod Landreth, of Jotun's Bane Kindred.
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Blots & Symbels
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Blots: A Historical Context
This article by Swain Wodening details the history of blots, their structure, and how this information can be used to shape modern Heathen blots.
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Symbels: Their Metaphysics and Symbolism
This article by Swain Wodening details the metaphysics and symbolism of symbels, their structure, and how this information can be used to shape modern Heathen symbels to positively affect wyrd.
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"Myths and Legends," 1938
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These stories were published in 1938 in Collier's The Junior Classics, Volume 3, "Myths and Legends." They were written by by E.M. Wilmot-Buxton for other publications, and collected for this series. The book series was part of The Young Folks' Shelf of Books, and was obviously written for the youth reader in mind. The stories are not completely accurate to the historic worship of our gods, but the stories are poetic and beautifully written, and evoke their wonder and power. They can also be a wonderful introduction to the Northern Gods for children.
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How All-Father Odin Became so Wise
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How the Fenris Wolf was Chained
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Völuspá is the first and best known poem of the Poetic Edda. It tells the story of the creation of the world and its coming end related by a völva or seeress addressing Odin. It is one of the most important primary sources for the study of Norse mythology. The poem is preserved whole in the Codex Regius and Hauksbók manuscripts while parts of it are quoted in the Prose Edda. We've gathered together some general information about the Völuspá, and since the tone and content of translations can vary widely...we've provided a number of translations for you to read and compare. 
Hávamál is one of the poems of the Poetic Edda. It sets out a set of guidelines for wise living and survival; some verses are written from the perspective of Odin. The Hávamál is both practical and metaphysical in content. The only surviving source for this poem is contained within the Codex Regius and is thought to be no older than c. year 800 from earlier oral tradition. We've gathered together some general information about the Hávamál, and since the tone and content of translations can vary widely...we've provided a number of translations for you to read and compare.
