Ásatrú

Asatru is a modern revivalist religion that is based on the ancient pre-Christian spiritual beliefs and practices of the Germanic and Norse peoples. The term "Asatru" is derived from two Old Norse words: "Asa," meaning gods or deities, and "tru," meaning faith or belief.
Asatru has its roots in the Germanic and Norse cultures of ancient Scandinavia, Iceland, and Germany, where it was the dominant religion before the arrival of Christianity in the region. It is characterized by a focus on the worship of the gods and goddesses of the Germanic and Norse pantheons, as well as a deep reverence for the natural world and the cycles of nature.
In Asatru, the gods and goddesses are seen as real and powerful beings who are to be revered, honored, and even worshipped. The religion is polytheistic, meaning that it recognizes the existence of multiple gods and goddesses, each with its unique qualities, characteristics, and areas of influence.
Asatru also emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility, honor, and loyalty, and encourages its followers to live their lives following these values. Rituals and ceremonies play an important role in Asatru and are often focused on the cycles of nature and the changing seasons.
Today, Asatru is practiced by a growing number of people around the world, particularly in Europe and North America. It is a diverse and decentralized religion, with no central governing authority or hierarchy, and its followers come from a wide range of backgrounds and walks of life.

While there is no “Official” Bible for the Asatru faith we have a group of writings to help guide us. The Prose Edda (Younger Edda), and the Poetic Edda (Elder Edda).

The Poetic Edda (Elder Edda) is a collection of ancient poems written by anonymous sources and compiled into a book known as the Codex Regis. The Eddic poems are composed in alliterative verse. Most are in fornyrðislag ("old story metre"), while málaháttr ("speech form") is a common variation. The rest, about a quarter, are composed in ljóðaháttr ("song form"). The language of the poems is usually clear and relatively unadorned. Kennings are often employed, though they do not arise as frequently, nor are they as complex, as those found in typical skaldic poetry.

The Prose Edda (Younger Edda), was written in Iceland during the 13th century by the Icelandic scholar, law speaker, and historian Snorri Sturluson. It is considered the fullest and most detailed source for modern knowledge of Norse mythology, the body of myths of the North Germanic peoples, and draws from a wide variety of sources, including versions of poems that survive today in the Poetic Edda.

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