#asktac

[theasatrucommunity]

Hi! I'm interested in learning more about Asatru, as I want to connect more to my Norse heritage. What are some ways you'd recommend learning about Asatru to a minor?

The internet, of course! There’s a lot of information out there and not all of it is entirely accurate. As with anything else it takes time to learn and you will need to look up multiple resources so you can cross-reference them to get a firm idea.One great place to start is our website! We have different sections for all sorts of stuff.Norse Cosmologyhttp://www.theasatrucommunity.org/norse-cosmology

The Holy Powers (Gods and other beings.)http://www.theasatrucommunity.org/the-godsModern Practicehttp://www.theasatrucommunity.org/modern-practiceAnd a few mythshttp://www.theasatrucommunity.org/mythologyPoke around, read, learn, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. You can also check out our open FB page. There’s a LOT of useful information in there and over 19,000 members willing to help.https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenewasatrucommunity/

[theasatrucommunity]

Fuck off Nordic heritage doesn't belong to you it belongs to the Nordic peoples

I’m sorry, what part of “Allfather” was confusing to you? I’ll go ahead and break it down. 

all

/ôl/

predeterminer, determiner, & pronoun

1.used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing.“all the people I met"

synonyms:everyone, everybody, each person, every person 

fa·ther

/’fäT͟Hər/

noun

1.a man in relation to his natural child or children.

synonyms:dad

Take the anon hate to someone who cares.

[theasatrucommunity]

Wondering if you fine folks have any personal preference as far as printed/electronic Havamal translations?

The version we used for our daily Havamal graphics is the Olive Bray translation.

Personally I enjoyed the audiobook version in Patricia Terry’s “Poems of the Elder Edda” (Of course it contains more than just the Havamal.As for a physical version I would suggest The Illustrated Havamal by @samuelflegal (I personally use my copy I got during the kickstarter for my Kindred events)

[theasatrucommunity]

Hail! Thank you and everyone else for not being a racist bigot. I'm of Asian ethnicity, but I've been a Heathen for many years now. The Japanese deities do not feel right with me no matter how hard I tried. There is only one race: the human race. And Odin is the Allfather of all. May the gods smile upon you and be with you all.

Hail! Thank you, though there’s no need to thank us for not being racist bigots. It’s really not that difficult. We are glad the gods have given you comfort and we hope they smile upon you as well!

[theasatrucommunity]

I am sorrowful for the men and women foolish enough to follow you. Everything you do is an affront to the gods. I am ashamed to have once followed you. Odin curse you, Thor will beat his hammer until your death, and Freya will weep as she casts you into Hel. And if we meet at Ragnarok, I will enjoy making you feel the wrath of the gods

It’s unfortunate you feel that way. You are welcome to be as negative and full of hate as you’d like. That is your choice. If you are “ashamed” to have once followed us then that is on you, my friend. May the gods smile upon you and may you know nothing but love and joy in your life.

[theasatrucommunity]

Why did you report the folk assembly?

We weren’t involved in the reporting. We were pleasantly surprised by the news when we heard it from Heathens United Against Racism and Huginn’s Heathen Hof.

[theasatrucommunity]

Så jag hoppas du förstår svenska men jag älskar att vara en hedning, behandlar min familj mig som jag kommer till helvetet. De tala till mig om mitt val...

I don’t speak Swedish but I’ll do my best with Google translate!

“So I hope you understand Swedish but I love being a heath, my family treats me as I come to hell. They talk to me about my choice …“

Det kan vara svårt. Bara vet att du inte är ensam och när du förföljer din tro har du gudarna ovanför dig, dina förfäder bakom dig, liksom bröder och systrar över hela världen. Var aldrig rädd för att nå ut för hjälp eller stöd.

“It can be difficult. Just know you are not alone and as you pursue your faith you have the gods above you, your ancestors behind you, as well as brothers and sisters across the globe. Never be afraid to reach out for help or support.“

Ursäkta om något försvann i översättning.

Apologies if anything was lost in translation.

(Replies have said it’s Danish and not Swedish. I was just going with what google translate told me. Sorry about the confusion folks!)

[theasatrucommunity]

Hi! I am extremely new to this community and way of thinking, but I'd like to learn more about Paganism and Asatru in particular. Is there an FAQ or some resources you could point me towards that could help me expand my knowledge and understand what it would mean to worship in this way?

Of course! If you check out the “Heathen Resources” section of our website we have a ton of helpful links and articles. Here is our page detailing the fundamentals of Asatru. It might cover some things you already know but it’s a good place to start!

http://www.theasatrucommunity.org/asatru