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Alternative Religions Glossary / Asatru glossary

Asatru means "true to the gods." (from Norse roots asa, god(s), and tru, true) It is the name for the twentieth century revival of traditional Norse folk religion. Practitioners are known as Asatruar.

You can read more about the Asatrue faith here: Asatru

Pronunciation: oss-ott-true • (noun)

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