WHAT ARE THE ODINISM PRINCIPLES?
The Odinists, known in Icelandic as Asatruar-menn, or "men of the Aesir," conduct feasts, religious rituals for foreigners, and an annual that includes Blot, their fundamental have ideas produced a declaration at his farm.
1. Odinism is the name of the recognized religion, although the faith is not limited to Odin and the Aesir.
- It is acceptable to worship other gods, land guardian spirits, and other powerful entities.
2. The fundamental idea of this religion is the individual's responsibility for himself and his affairs; we are encouraged in this by Snorr's Edda and other holy texts.
3. It is permissible to have holy images and other godly symbols, but it is not the responsibility of people to worship them.
4, It is forbidden to dishonor the gods and other divinities.
5. It is permissible to proclaim a different religion form of such natural as those who engage in meetings or attend Church.
6. Odinism followers are not permitted to seek the attention of priests of other religions; nevertheless, it is permissible to be married by a priest if one of the betrothed is Christian, for example.
7. If the mourners so choose and the casket is carried in a proper manner, Odinists who die may be buried in a cemetery.
8, Odinism adherents may celebrate their religion in any way they deem fit, as long as it does not interfere with the natural laws of the country.
- The leader who performs the Godi has a responsibility to the members to handle things that are handled by priests of other faiths, such as baptism, confirmation, marriages, and funerals.
- If necessary, the Godi must take up the role of spokesperson.
9. Although the Godi would lead the way in the growth of the religion, he does not bear full accountability for it.
10. Anyone may be accepted as an Odinism follower, but he or she must also officially resign from any groups in which he or she was previously a member.
11. It is reasonable to split Odinism's adherents into groups based on their unique views. Each group sends one person with Godi's authority to the Thing, where growth issues are addressed.
12. Odinism's adherents are united in this: "Let us strive so that the ancient religion and old ideals regain their worth and respect," they say.
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Online Resources
American Asatru Associations
- Asatru Alliance. At http://www.asatru.org.
- Asatru Folk Assembly. At http://www.runestone.org/flash/home.html.
- Athelingulf Fellowship. At http://www.geocities.com/athelingulf.
- Brotherhood of the Sacred Hunt (BOSH). At http://sacredhunt.org/vortru1.htm.
- The Troth. At http://www.thetroth.org.
Icelandic Asatru Association
Ásatrúarfelagi≥ (Asatru Fellowship of Iceland). At http://www.asatru.is.
Icelandic Photography
- Gisli Pall Gudjonsson. Home page of Icelandic photographer. At http://www.this.is/palli.
Statistical Information
- Hagstofa Islands (Office of Statistics, Government of Iceland). 2004. “Ísland ítölum 2002–2003” (Iceland in Numbers). Reykjavík, Hagstofa Islands. At http://www.hagstofa.is.
Asatru Publications Available Online
- “The Asatru Folk Assembly: Building Tribes and Waking the Spiritual Path of OurAncestors.” Available at http://www.runestone.org/
- Idunna. Journal of the Troth. Available at http://www.thetroth.org/publications.
- Marklander. Asatru/Heathenry journal with diverse contributions, edited and published by Lavrans Reimer-Møller. Available at http://lavrans.tripod.com/ndex.html.
- McNallen, Stephen. 1986. The Rituals of Ásatrú: Volumes One, Two and Three. Payson, AZ: World Tree Publications. Available at http://www.asatru.org/wrldtree.htm.
- Runestone. Journal of the Asatru Folk Assembly. Available at http://www.runestone.org/flash/home.html.
- Smith, Michael J. 2003a. Ways of the Ásatrú: Beliefs of the Modern Northern Heathens. Athelingulf Fellowship. Available at http://www.geocities.com/athelingulf.
- Hugin and Munin Recalls: The Shorter Works of Mike Smith. Vol. 1, Theology and Personal Insights. Athelingulf Fellowship. Available at http://www.geocities.com/athelingulf.
- Vor Trú. Journal of the Asatru Alliance. Available at http://eagle.webpipe.net/vortru.htm.
