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Descriptions of Asatru rituals such as the Blot and Sumbel, historical practices, blessings, prayers, sacrifices, more.
Blot and Húsel
The Blot is a libation or ritual sacrifice in honor of the gods of Asatru.
Symbel (Sumbel)
The sumbel is an Asatru toasting rite- descriptions, ritual etiquette, and ritual outline for creating a sumbel.
Do-It-Yourself Ritual Kit
Instructions for creating Asatru rituals- covers the blot, sumbel, and hammer rites, the Charming of the Plow, marriage, death, marriage and naming rituals, oaths, and Hof blessings.
The Role of Gothis In Modern Asatru
The role of the Gothi (priest) in modern Asatru practice.
Einherjar Exercise
A ritual for self examination, from the Cauldron.
Frith
The meaning of Frith in Norse culture and in modern Asatru beliefs.
Asatru wedding photos
Photos and ceremony (in Norwegian) of an Asatru wedding in Norway.
Tools of the Worshipper
Ritual tools and implements and their use in Asatru religious worship.
Making a Hof
Diagrams and descriptions for creating the Hof, sacred space for worship.
Composing a Bede
How to compose a prayer, or Bede, in Old English, using a traditional outline.
Asatru Holidays
An introduction to Asatru holidays.
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