| The Four Bedposts of Asatru by Dirk Mahling, Medoburg Kindred Asatru is the dedication to (and only to) the Aesir and Vanir: Wotan, Donar, Woldur, FroIng, and friends. These gods are not a jealous lot, but Ganesh is by no stretch of imagination an Aesir. The nature of these gods (entity, archetype, etc.) is an ongoing discussion. [The storm bounces off the mighty Oak.] Asatru is the blot and sumbel on the greatest holydays (Yul, Ostara, Midsummer) to honor the Aesir and Vanir, heroes and ancestors. Other holidays exist (Walpurgis, Lammas, Harvest, Einherjar). [The noble Elm creaks as it catches the wind.] Asatru is the daily life of courage based on the thews of our ancestors - ie, to take responsibility for our own deeds, to act true and honest, to be self-reliant and step in for freedom. Such a life creates good orlog. Asatru is DOING - not thinking and talking. [The red-berried Ash throws its seeds into the breeze.] Asatru is a revitalized religion. A synthesis of literary/mythological sources of all germanic folk (and the mix-ins from their germanicized neighbors), contributions from scientific research (linguistics, history, anthropology, archeology, etc.) and deep personal insights. Asatru is a house with 4 rooms (scandic, gothic, anglo-saxon and southern). Regardless of our room, the street-address must be right. [The supple Yew dances in the rustling air.] In addition we have quite a bit of gravy: runes, seidh, galdor, spae, lower mythology, holy steads, utisetta, tradition, family, tools, symbols, music, art, education, etc. Yet if you can't accept the four main points, you will be having trouble with Asatru. back to writings |
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