Earth religions are needed in this day and age now more than ever, with Monotheistic extremism tearing apart the social structure, and man-king killing it's mother world with an apathetic approach to industrial reform and conservation. We need peacful religions, we need Earth religions, Odinism, Hinduism, Buddhism, African religions of nature and fertility.
Odinist Fellowship have opened the first pagan temple in England for over 1,000 years in my lovely town of Newark-on-Trent. Lovely little building, they're trying to get temples in every town so I hear and they're already making gains. This is fantastic, is it not?
+Sammael Eadwulf All that dies must be reborn. In Spain the odinists had the first pagan temple for over 1,000 or something like that. Not much after, everyone is opening their own. So happy about it :)
My feeling is that as a north west European who has a desire to look into this pathway, that is what you should do. Gut feelings are worth listening to.
I think you'll find that 'bloodthirstyness' is a trait expressed by many, many humans of every race, religion and creed. I am an Odinist because it is the religious pathway of my ancestors and its spiritual nature is right for me. I feel it offers a perfect balance between the spiritual and the mundane.
Our folk came from the north; the Hyperborean myth as published by Viktor Rydberg answers the great confusion of our time - that we are all of one root folk. The ancient swastika is found at it's most aged in the north (Ukraine) and at its most recent in more southerly regions. Our race, customs, mythology and symbolism were taken from the north to south.
+fdmarminy Yes, however, watch the pronunciation. It makes no difference, but the "tribe" you come from may have different walks day to day. But, as I say to everyone, do your research before committing to something, assuming you are.
Odinic Rite are one of the few groups out there that promote Asatru without mixing it with modern-day politics, for this I salute you! Keep the ways of our ancestors alive. Wassail.
I may be an Atheist, but I admire the beliefs involved within Odinism, I feel people within my beliefs share the same problem from Christians trying to control us as the Pagans did long before. Many of my beliefs(Outside of religion) draw from Pagan belief, not exploiting the wilderness when it's not needed, Woman and Man are equals, devotion to family. I wish this would be a common viewpoint in today's merciless society, instead of oppressive way of life Christians want us to live. It's a shame what happened to the Pagans, they were killed for their beliefs, threatened to death for not obeying. Paganism isn't taught in public schools where Islam Hinduism and Greek religion are (A school I went to in Northern Ohio never mentioned Paganism). Basically, I wish the best in the Odinist a bright future, may not be like my beliefs, but diversity is what unites us, or in other cases tears us apart.
Joy O'Hanlon No need to apologize, the course between being from Mormon, to Atheist, to Norse Pagan was slow and gradual, and lot's of reading. But the call of the Gods was answered.
Greetings from the state of Virginia, I love your focus on nature in Odinism, because even before I found this I connected best with the gods when in the woods. Which are beautiful especially in wintertime, like in your country.
Thanks for your thoughts. As I say, we do use the various names of Odin in our ceremonies but obviously we do not intend to change the name of the Odinic Rite.
Fine comment. Christianity relies on holding the masses down in order to swell their numbers. Our gods want us to emulate them (over many lifetimes) and they want us to succeed and become physically and spiritually stronger.
i came across the Odinic Rite website today as i was looking into what religions are around in europe and i was pleasantly surprised to see odinism! i have always been a believer in something higher but none of the stuff i was spoon fed as a child. i never believed in one god and the polytheistic and links to nature really do make me appreciate what you guys do. i LOVE norse mythology and have always wanted to follow it closer, this might be what ive been looking for. thank you. Hail Odin!
Bushcraft - good to know. I used to do quite a bit of backwoods camping but could do with brushing up on lost skills. Always enjoyed anything outdoors and nature based. Thanks for the comment.
I have always taking interest in nature, philosophy and logic. As i have become older i have found spirituality in these subjects by finding my perception of their "reason" and universal importance. What i like about the old European mythology is that i feel it has a direct ancestral connection to me and a direct environmental connection to the land where i have learned to live. I also feel that this mythology should not be taken literally, and when seen as symbolic metaphors and personification of underlying forces of nature, reality and human psychology, it can fit very comfortably with modern scientific understanding. I also believe that most religions on the planet can be treated the same, but they have unfortunately been hijacked and infiltrated by elites and power hungry individuals, that aimed to use the mass emotional grouping as means to govern rulership, manipulate common life for profit and wage wars through fear of punishment. If anyone is interesting in this subject in general, they should check out the speeches of Manly P. Hall on youtube. All religion was once the same.
For a long time, I had wondered where I should turn when I'm lost or worried, what I should put my faith in, After looking at my family history and finding that my ancestors honored the All-Father, the Gods and Goddesses, the answer became clear. To honor my ancestors and become the man I am meant to be with Odinism at my side.
@DakotaLynnMartin Thanks for your interest. To give you a general idea, we revere nature in a similar way to the Native American and we view our Gods in a similar way to the Hindu. It is a real religion and Odinism is the modern expression of our ancestral faith practiced in Europe before Christianity arrived on the scene.
I'm still a beginner in Odinisim / Asatru And i was wondering what is the best sites to find the names of all of the gods and goddess of this faith and how to pronounce them because all the sites i been to only give me the names of Odin, Thor, Balder, frey, Freya, Loki, and Hel, so i was wonder where i can get the names of the rest of them and to learn more so i can grow deeper in to it thanks and may the Gods be with you.
I am so glad that i can there are people with the same beliefs!! I Believe to Odin and to Mother Nature with all of my heart!Sorry For my english!Hail from greece!Far away as a land but too near as a heart!
I do think that there may be multiple Gods out there. I am Agnostic, but I have known people who have spoken to Odin, Thor, and other Gods. I feel a stronger connection to Northern deities than any other deities. There has to be something to this. I am 80% sure that I have even gotten signs from the Morrighan (seeing Ravens/Crows when I wanted a sign, and seeing a huge group of them when I got off the bus after having strong inner turmoil), and also from Artemis (a doe kept following me up the driveway until I felt uncomfortable, then she instantly walked away the instant I felt uncomfortable). My first prayer to Mother God Azna, I made a half hearted prayer when I felt full of darkness, and I instantly felt like it was all removed, and replaced with light. At this point, I am not discounting anything :)
A good point. Scripture has been twisted to bits among many Christians. Which is why I am not a Protestant. However, they also appeal to thoughts and feelings, too. And thoughts and feelings change constantly. I don't trust feelings by themselves any more than I trust an interpretation of Scripture by itself. I am a Catholic. Mine appeal to logic, nature and history before we expect anyone, even ourselves, to rely on a book's words. Feelings change often. Nature, logic, and history don't.
There are many who feel that Asatru, Odinism and various Anglo Saxon and Northern European Pagan beliefs are for the people of those cultures only - Folkism if you will. I personally agree with that as it is the religion and beliefs of my people and my ancestors - it relates to nobody else. If however people outside the culture want to invest themselves in the faith and teachings, nobody can stop them - but I feel that would be ultimately inauthentic for them.
Members of the Odinic Rite do not preach nor do we force our ways on those who don't want to be Odinist. But we do talk fairly openly of our beliefs if the subject arises. There are many Odinists and Odinist organisations, but the Odinic Rite strive to be decent, honourable and will rarely force our views upon others.
This question goes out to all Asatru/Odinist videos: what is the Heathen attitude towards evil, wrong-doing, and guilt? If a Viking, Aryan, Goth, etc. burned his neighbor's hut down in spite, raped a little girl for fun, skimmed off extra grain for himself, betrayed his tribe during a war, abandoned his family to take up with another woman, poisoned a rival, habitually lied, &c., were there steps for introspection, reconciliation, recompense, reform, or was he just punished, exiled, or killed? Is a Heathen answerable to the gods or just the tribe? Most modern imagery suggests that Heathenry is all bodybuilding, beer, and bonfires, without a deeper awareness of good and evil within oneself. Serious, mature, thoughtful answers only, please.
Thanks for the comment. My personal view is that all those who worship their ancestral gods should not argue amongst themselves. Monotheistic religion is the enemy of nature and mankind, so chose a path which suits you and that puts you in touch with nature. Ancient scripture can be corrupted but our soul, ie our thoughts and feelings at our deepest, folkish level cannot. Follow what feels right and honour your folk.
Thanks for a reply that is possibly the most genuine I've seen from a Christian posting in a non-Christian comment section. Can I make a small but significant correction to your assumption that Odinists fear Odin? There is a major difference in how we connect with our Gods compared to how Christians, Jews & Muslims connect with their God - we do not fear Odin; we connect, learn and attempt to emulate him. Our belief is that over many, many lifetimes we gradually ascend and become like our Gods.
@PllSteinar Yes, approval required so comment sections for video's representing the OR and OR Media do not become filled with arguments and unnecessary 'trolling'. Thank you for your comment, but while you are free to call yourself what you will, I and my fellow OR members are 'Odinists' and we don't need to be told who Odin is. Nor do we need to entertain arguments amongst our own folk regarding exactly what we should call ourselves. There are more important things to be concerned with.
my brother is asatru and i always wondered what our people did long before us im just learning this coming from heavy doses of christian i want to forget those laws distilled in me with enough courage and wisdom i can and will overcome it
Nothing complicated about the way the Odinic Rite practice Odinism; we worship the Aesir and Vanir whilst recognising Odin as a leader. We give great respect to our ancestors and their deeds but we do not shy away from telling it like it is in regards to those of our folk who have failed us. We honour our Odal lands and play an active role in caring for Mother Jorth.
Where can I learn more about this? ive always been interested in odinism but alot of people seem to be biased about it and I just want to learn more about it
I think Alain de Benoist was referring to Jehova rather that Loki and in my opinion we can judge men using this quote too. People have varying views on Loki but in the Odinic Rite we view him as malevolent.
It's a matter of personal preference of course; historical understanding and language are a part of who we are, however there is no rule that says Odinists must learn Old English etc. Our ancient ways were removed from official records in England, but these ways certainly weren't wiped out - they have endured through word of mouth and the folk memory.
Any one or any group can call themselves Odinist and proclaim any ideological or political standpoint so it would be fruitless of me to generalise about Odinism in this regard. However the Odinic Rite do not promote politics or political discussion. Regarding race and religion, I firmly believe that the best way to understand the underlying truths of nature and the cosmos is to follow a religion which best speaks to you. Odinism speaks to north west Europeans in a way no other religion does.
We use the term 'Odinism' to set ourselves appart from other heathen denominations. We do honour all the gods but we also understand the notion of a hierarchy. We honour our ancestors also.
Beware the God that cannot laugh. Words of wisdom. When I met God on salvia I nearly died from laughter. It was like I saw a cosmic joke that is too funny for the human mind comprehend. The idea that we're separate entities being an illusion. When the ego goes, it all becomes clear.
Thank you. I cry many happy tears to see so many of our White Relatives returning to the circle, I am proud of you; it is an honor to live in this time of awakening. To you who hear the call of your ancestors, welcome home.
Yes, that's correct. Interestingly, when you study native religions around the world, their view of the cosmos is very similar. But the cultural differences mean that one's own path is more easily understood. For that reason, I feel that 'globalist' religions are not the best way towards spiritual enlightenment.
There is lots of connections between Pagan religions, and Buddhism/Taoism. The Swastika is a long used symbol of peace, and prosperity. The ancient writings of Sanskrit contain this ancient symbol, and it was used by Germanic people's as well. The Indo-Iranian, and Indo-European people's, are thought to be some of the first "White" people, many "Aryans" exist in Iran to this day. So it makes sense that they carried over the customs they had when they migrated from the South.
Hiya freedom, as a rule Odinism is a modern expression of an ancestral faith whilst Asatru looks at the historical practice of the worship of the gods. Odinist take inspiration from the past and how it can be expresed today, embracing advances in technology. Asatru focuses on the restoration of ancient rites and try to replicate this. Asatru groups may enjoy historical clothing, attending meetings dressed in "Viking" clothing; at Odinist events it's often jeans and t-shirt. hope this helped
What about someone with ancestry from literally all four areas of Europe? I have family from Romania, Iceland, Russia, Poland, Spain, Scotland, England and Ireland, and I follow the Germanic pantheon. Would Odinism be for me?
You will find many Odinists who respect and are interested in science. I find Quantum Theory particularly interesting. But science is only one approach and the god force within and without does exist and provides a creative, inspirational force which science cannot yet explain. All those of our folk who have created great works of art and so forth have been inspired by this god force.
It's not a case of anyone trying to stop anyone else from worshipping whoever they like. A Chinese man may want to worship Odin, but it's more likely that his own religious customs will be more suitable and the esoteric and especially the exoteric teachings will be more readily understood. I have a passing interest in Budhism, but the teachings of European scripture and European customs suit me best.
Hello. The song is on one of OR Media's albums available via the online shop at the odinic-rite.org website. Off the top of my head I think the song was called 'Gather Round (Folk of Mine)' and I'm guessing it's on our third album entitled 'Folk Flame'.
i wanted to know if there was a form of shamanism in odinism because deriving oursleves from nature kinda sounds like shamanism and if im wrong overlook me im simply curiose
I love nature and I think everything is connected and ties in with reality itself but I truly believe if we are to develop our understanding of nature we need to loose these fantasy gods and myths (as metamorphically interpreted as they may be) We should, ofcourse, respect and appreciate nature and all life on earth, but to worship and pray to anything is unnecessary and only distracts us from physically making the changes we need to better our relationship with nature and the people that want to be a positive part of it.
I've always found a liking to Odinism and the ideology behind it. I love the thought of being one with nature. I wanted for a while to be apart of Odinism but I don't know where to start could someone direct me
Finally someone with a critic mind ^^ I myself, and some others, believe that a lot of stuff in the Edda did not have been part of norse religion at all - indeed der is NO evidence outside the edda, that Baldr and Loki or Ragnarok ever existed. I believe those were christian adds as baldr is like jesus, Loki like Satan and Ragnarok - Apocalypse and i cant really find anything in norse beliefs that would fit the topic of good and evil that monotheistic religions have.
Paganism just refers to the worship of multiple deities, therefore Hinduism could be considered 'paganism'. Odinism is one kind of paganism but we always refer to it as 'Odinism' to avoid confusion.
What exactly is the difference? That is one thing I don't get about paganism. Is there something that prevents a Celt from worshipping Jupiter or Juno, or a Semite from worshipping Thor or Bragi?
Em, i have a question. Im a mix from germanic (visigoth), celtiberian (celts from iberia), iberian and even basque (wich even have their own matriarchal paganism) blood. What i do then?
+juan david restrepo duran Go with your basque gods. You clearly identify with meditterranean culture. You should stick to your true roots. Basque Roman and Greek Gods are fine nad honorable examples of meditteranean Gods.
+Sam Maclintock. nordics and Meditterraneans did not worship the same Gods. We worshipped the Aesir and they worshipped the Vanir. They were agricultural Earth mother worshippers.
I understand. I guess where coming from is that, if the Norman conquest had not taken place, Odinism would most likely had been allowed to exist. Among the wiping out of Odinism, the Norman conquest contributed to the death of Old English. So, I assumed that the two were linked in this matter.
You can't "convert," into the natural religion, you simply be yourself.
I will add, and if you happen to find yourself, it will find you.
Earth religions are needed in this day and age now more than ever, with Monotheistic extremism tearing apart the social structure, and man-king killing it's mother world with an apathetic approach to industrial reform and conservation. We need peacful religions, we need Earth religions, Odinism, Hinduism, Buddhism, African religions of nature and fertility.
Odinist Fellowship have opened the first pagan temple in England for over 1,000 years in my lovely town of Newark-on-Trent. Lovely little building, they're trying to get temples in every town so I hear and they're already making gains. This is fantastic, is it not?
+Sammael Eadwulf All that dies must be reborn. In Spain the odinists had the first pagan temple for over 1,000 or something like that. Not much after, everyone is opening their own. So happy about it :)
A religion should be useful for more then just spiritual needs. It should carry within it knowledge and wisdom of the world and its dangers.
Thanks for your comment Sarah. You're exactly right and this is one of the aims of the Odinic Rite. We practice Odinism in the Modern World.
Yes, because Odinism is our ancestral faith no matter where we chose to live.
My feeling is that as a north west European who has a desire to look into this pathway, that is what you should do. Gut feelings are worth listening to.
I've recently became an Odinist. I was Agnostic before and now I feel spiritually fulfilled. I don't know why, but my blood calls to the All Father.
I think you'll find that 'bloodthirstyness' is a trait expressed by many, many humans of every race, religion and creed. I am an Odinist because it is the religious pathway of my ancestors and its spiritual nature is right for me. I feel it offers a perfect balance between the spiritual and the mundane.
Our folk came from the north; the Hyperborean myth as published by Viktor Rydberg answers the great confusion of our time - that we are all of one root folk. The ancient swastika is found at it's most aged in the north (Ukraine) and at its most recent in more southerly regions. Our race, customs, mythology and symbolism were taken from the north to south.
By fighting for our faith, folk and family.
I'm agnostic, but I greatly admire and respect Odinism and all those who are apart of it.
Odinism is my heritage.
In England wouldn't it be called Wodenism? Woden was the Anglosaxon name for Odin and Thunor for Thor.
+fdmarminy Yes, however, watch the pronunciation. It makes no difference, but the "tribe" you come from may have different walks day to day. But, as I say to everyone, do your research before committing to something, assuming you are.
Odinic Rite are one of the few groups out there that promote Asatru without mixing it with modern-day politics, for this I salute you! Keep the ways of our ancestors alive. Wassail.
I may be an Atheist, but I admire the beliefs involved within Odinism, I feel people within my beliefs share the same problem from Christians trying to control us as the Pagans did long before. Many of my beliefs(Outside of religion) draw from Pagan belief, not exploiting the wilderness when it's not needed, Woman and Man are equals, devotion to family. I wish this would be a common viewpoint in today's merciless society, instead of oppressive way of life Christians want us to live. It's a shame what happened to the Pagans, they were killed for their beliefs, threatened to death for not obeying. Paganism isn't taught in public schools where Islam Hinduism and Greek religion are (A school I went to in Northern Ohio never mentioned Paganism).
Basically, I wish the best in the Odinist a bright future, may not be like my beliefs, but diversity is what unites us, or in other cases tears us apart.
Joy O'Hanlon I'm no longer an Atheist, I'm a Norse Pagan, I was mostly on the path of discovery then.
Joy O'Hanlon Well I was a Mormon before, and I learned it was a cult, I was spiritually lost for a long time, simple as that.
Joy O'Hanlon No need to apologize, the course between being from Mormon, to Atheist, to Norse Pagan was slow and gradual, and lot's of reading. But the call of the Gods was answered.
Mythology is a primal truth, told in ways easy to remember throughout the ages.
To worchip Odin Wothan is to honour your ancestors.
The old ways will come around again in our lifetime...
Greetings from the state of Virginia, I love your focus on nature in Odinism, because even before I found this I connected best with the gods when in the woods. Which are beautiful especially in wintertime, like in your country.
Thanks for your thoughts. As I say, we do use the various names of Odin in our ceremonies but obviously we do not intend to change the name of the Odinic Rite.
Fine comment. Christianity relies on holding the masses down in order to swell their numbers. Our gods want us to emulate them (over many lifetimes) and they want us to succeed and become physically and spiritually stronger.
Valhalla!
i came across the Odinic Rite website today as i was looking into what religions are around in europe and i was pleasantly surprised to see odinism! i have always been a believer in something higher but none of the stuff i was spoon fed as a child. i never believed in one god and the polytheistic and links to nature really do make me appreciate what you guys do. i LOVE norse mythology and have always wanted to follow it closer, this might be what ive been looking for. thank you. Hail Odin!
I made up my mind. Hail the all-father
Bushcraft - good to know. I used to do quite a bit of backwoods camping but could do with brushing up on lost skills. Always enjoyed anything outdoors and nature based. Thanks for the comment.
I have always taking interest in nature, philosophy and logic. As i have become older i have found spirituality in these subjects by finding my perception of their "reason" and universal importance.
What i like about the old European mythology is that i feel it has a direct ancestral connection to me and a direct environmental connection to the land where i have learned to live.
I also feel that this mythology should not be taken literally, and when seen as symbolic metaphors and personification of underlying forces of nature, reality and human psychology, it can fit very comfortably with modern scientific understanding.
I also believe that most religions on the planet can be treated the same, but they have unfortunately been hijacked and infiltrated by elites and power hungry individuals, that aimed to use the mass emotional grouping as means to govern rulership, manipulate common life for profit and wage wars through fear of punishment.
If anyone is interesting in this subject in general, they should check out the speeches of Manly P. Hall on youtube. All religion was once the same.
For a long time, I had wondered where I should turn when I'm lost or worried, what I should put my faith in, After looking at my family history and finding that my ancestors honored the All-Father, the Gods and Goddesses, the answer became clear. To honor my ancestors and become the man I am meant to be with Odinism at my side.
Wodin is my ALL FATHER this is the true path of or people
@DakotaLynnMartin Thanks for your interest. To give you a general idea, we revere nature in a similar way to the Native American and we view our Gods in a similar way to the Hindu. It is a real religion and Odinism is the modern expression of our ancestral faith practiced in Europe before Christianity arrived on the scene.
nice kinda like native americans and how they use to pray and live I like that
It comes down to what you feel is right. Odinism feels right to me; it helps bind my people together.
Hail Odin!
I'm still a beginner in Odinisim / Asatru And i was wondering what is the best sites to find the names of all of the gods and goddess of this faith and how to pronounce them because all the sites i been to only give me the names of Odin, Thor, Balder, frey, Freya, Loki, and Hel, so i was wonder where i can get the names of the rest of them and to learn more so i can grow deeper in to it thanks and may the Gods be with you.
I am so glad that i can there are people with the same beliefs!! I Believe to Odin and to Mother Nature with all of my heart!Sorry For my english!Hail from greece!Far away as a land but too near as a heart!
I do think that there may be multiple Gods out there. I am Agnostic, but I have known people who have spoken to Odin, Thor, and other Gods. I feel a stronger connection to Northern deities than any other deities. There has to be something to this. I am 80% sure that I have even gotten signs from the Morrighan (seeing Ravens/Crows when I wanted a sign, and seeing a huge group of them when I got off the bus after having strong inner turmoil), and also from Artemis (a doe kept following me up the driveway until I felt uncomfortable, then she instantly walked away the instant I felt uncomfortable). My first prayer to Mother God Azna, I made a half hearted prayer when I felt full of darkness, and I instantly felt like it was all removed, and replaced with light. At this point, I am not discounting anything :)
The Odinic Rite covers anywhere our folk have settled.
All Hail Odin and the Nature
A good point. Scripture has been twisted to bits among many Christians. Which is why I am not a Protestant. However, they also appeal to thoughts and feelings, too. And thoughts and feelings change constantly. I don't trust feelings by themselves any more than I trust an interpretation of Scripture by itself.
I am a Catholic. Mine appeal to logic, nature and history before we expect anyone, even ourselves, to rely on a book's words. Feelings change often. Nature, logic, and history don't.
Yes, The OR has a strong presence in the States. View the main OR website for contacts.
There are many who feel that Asatru, Odinism and various Anglo Saxon and Northern European Pagan beliefs are for the people of those cultures only - Folkism if you will. I personally agree with that as it is the religion and beliefs of my people and my ancestors - it relates to nobody else. If however people outside the culture want to invest themselves in the faith and teachings, nobody can stop them - but I feel that would be ultimately inauthentic for them.
Members of the Odinic Rite do not preach nor do we force our ways on those who don't want to be Odinist. But we do talk fairly openly of our beliefs if the subject arises. There are many Odinists and Odinist organisations, but the Odinic Rite strive to be decent, honourable and will rarely force our views upon others.
This question goes out to all Asatru/Odinist videos: what is the Heathen attitude towards evil, wrong-doing, and guilt? If a Viking, Aryan, Goth, etc. burned his neighbor's hut down in spite, raped a little girl for fun, skimmed off extra grain for himself, betrayed his tribe during a war, abandoned his family to take up with another woman, poisoned a rival, habitually lied, &c., were there steps for introspection, reconciliation, recompense, reform, or was he just punished, exiled, or killed? Is a Heathen answerable to the gods or just the tribe? Most modern imagery suggests that Heathenry is all bodybuilding, beer, and bonfires, without a deeper awareness of good and evil within oneself. Serious, mature, thoughtful answers only, please.
I am half irish half sicilian so Odin is worshipped along side Apollo, Dionysus, and Gaia.
Thanks for the comment. My personal view is that all those who worship their ancestral gods should not argue amongst themselves. Monotheistic religion is the enemy of nature and mankind, so chose a path which suits you and that puts you in touch with nature. Ancient scripture can be corrupted but our soul, ie our thoughts and feelings at our deepest, folkish level cannot. Follow what feels right and honour your folk.
I follow Asatru which is essentially the more traditional version of Odinism and essentially the same thing.
Hear, hear!
+Norð Hyse
RaHoWa!
I turned on captions and its pretty hilarious.
It is very funny actually!
Thanks for a reply that is possibly the most genuine I've seen from a Christian posting in a non-Christian comment section. Can I make a small but significant correction to your assumption that Odinists fear Odin? There is a major difference in how we connect with our Gods compared to how Christians, Jews & Muslims connect with their God - we do not fear Odin; we connect, learn and attempt to emulate him. Our belief is that over many, many lifetimes we gradually ascend and become like our Gods.
@PllSteinar
Yes, approval required so comment sections for video's representing the OR and OR Media do not become filled with arguments and unnecessary 'trolling'.
Thank you for your comment, but while you are free to call yourself what you will, I and my fellow OR members are 'Odinists' and we don't need to be told who Odin is. Nor do we need to entertain arguments amongst our own folk regarding exactly what we should call ourselves. There are more important things to be concerned with.
my brother is asatru and i always wondered what our people did long before us im just learning this coming from heavy doses of christian i want to forget those laws distilled in me with enough courage and wisdom i can and will overcome it
Nothing complicated about the way the Odinic Rite practice Odinism; we worship the Aesir and Vanir whilst recognising Odin as a leader. We give great respect to our ancestors and their deeds but we do not shy away from telling it like it is in regards to those of our folk who have failed us. We honour our Odal lands and play an active role in caring for Mother Jorth.
We have the inner potential to be like our Gods, but it is a goal to be achieved over many successful lifetimes rather than where we are at present.
The Odinic Rite sell some excellent publications via their website. 'Masks of Odin' is also a good read by Elsa Brita Titchenell.
I don't think I've ever heard of Odinism before. Cool video. Thanks.
Where can I learn more about this? ive always been interested in odinism but alot of people seem to be biased about it and I just want to learn more about it
Hope you enjoyed the film :)
I think Alain de Benoist was referring to Jehova rather that Loki and in my opinion we can judge men using this quote too. People have varying views on Loki but in the Odinic Rite we view him as malevolent.
any recommendation to read about Odinism on truly reliable books or websites? thanks in advance!
It's a matter of personal preference of course; historical understanding and language are a part of who we are, however there is no rule that says Odinists must learn Old English etc. Our ancient ways were removed from official records in England, but these ways certainly weren't wiped out - they have endured through word of mouth and the folk memory.
Any one or any group can call themselves Odinist and proclaim any ideological or political standpoint so it would be fruitless of me to generalise about Odinism in this regard. However the Odinic Rite do not promote politics or political discussion. Regarding race and religion, I firmly believe that the best way to understand the underlying truths of nature and the cosmos is to follow a religion which best speaks to you. Odinism speaks to north west Europeans in a way no other religion does.
You could visit the website of the Odinic Rite.
We use the term 'Odinism' to set ourselves appart from other heathen denominations. We do honour all the gods but we also understand the notion of a hierarchy. We honour our ancestors also.
Beware the God that cannot laugh. Words of wisdom. When I met God on salvia I nearly died from laughter. It was like I saw a cosmic joke that is too funny for the human mind comprehend. The idea that we're separate entities being an illusion. When the ego goes, it all becomes clear.
I see! You make a good point, I can relate to that. Thank you for your answer.
@JefferySchmitz Our music tastes are pretty varied - have a listen to our own music from OR Media by searching UA-cam for 'Folk Flame'
I have just been accepted as a member of the OR. Now starts my journey back to the ways of my folk. FFF.
Thank you. I cry many happy tears to see so many of our White Relatives returning to the circle, I am proud of you; it is an honor to live in this time of awakening. To you who hear the call of your ancestors, welcome home.
Yes, that's correct. Interestingly, when you study native religions around the world, their view of the cosmos is very similar. But the cultural differences mean that one's own path is more easily understood. For that reason, I feel that 'globalist' religions are not the best way towards spiritual enlightenment.
There is lots of connections between Pagan religions, and Buddhism/Taoism. The Swastika is a long used symbol of peace, and prosperity. The ancient writings of Sanskrit contain this ancient symbol, and it was used by Germanic people's as well. The Indo-Iranian, and Indo-European people's, are thought to be some of the first "White" people, many "Aryans" exist in Iran to this day. So it makes sense that they carried over the customs they had when they migrated from the South.
Welcome to the Rite.
Hiya freedom, as a rule Odinism is a modern expression of an ancestral faith whilst Asatru looks at the historical practice of the worship of the gods. Odinist take inspiration from the past and how it can be expresed today, embracing advances in technology. Asatru focuses on the restoration of ancient rites and try to replicate this. Asatru groups may enjoy historical clothing, attending meetings dressed in "Viking" clothing; at Odinist events it's often jeans and t-shirt. hope this helped
Great video, it really shows the true values of Odinism, or asatru. I am myself an asatru. The Asagods are the true gods of the north.
HAIL the great gods Odin Thor and all
HAIL my ancestors
HAIL my friends and family whom I live along
No idea where you get the idea that 'no one from the UK ever believed in Valhalla' from. I'm from the UK for example.
Are the Celtic religions different from the Norse/Germanic ones?
What about someone with ancestry from literally all four areas of Europe?
I have family from Romania, Iceland, Russia, Poland, Spain, Scotland, England and Ireland, and I follow the Germanic pantheon. Would Odinism be for me?
You will find many Odinists who respect and are interested in science. I find Quantum Theory particularly interesting. But science is only one approach and the god force within and without does exist and provides a creative, inspirational force which science cannot yet explain. All those of our folk who have created great works of art and so forth have been inspired by this god force.
@Dystopian420 Yes, the OR is strong in the States.
Fantastic
@GRAFFDEMON True, we keep politics and Odinism seperate. We focus on Odinism.
It's not a case of anyone trying to stop anyone else from worshipping whoever they like. A Chinese man may want to worship Odin, but it's more likely that his own religious customs will be more suitable and the esoteric and especially the exoteric teachings will be more readily understood. I have a passing interest in Budhism, but the teachings of European scripture and European customs suit me best.
Glorious video, I like that....we are supermen and women.
Hail the gods
Loki has more to offer than people think, if you are strong willed, he can occasionally be of use.
Follow whatever feels right to you.
Thanks for your comment. I hope you find what you're looking for in Odinism.
that is just beautiful. thank you
what is the song at the end and where can i find it?
Hello. The song is on one of OR Media's albums available via the online shop at the odinic-rite.org website. Off the top of my head I think the song was called 'Gather Round (Folk of Mine)' and I'm guessing it's on our third album entitled 'Folk Flame'.
i wanted to know if there was a form of shamanism in odinism because deriving oursleves from nature kinda sounds like shamanism and if im wrong overlook me im simply curiose
I love nature and I think everything is connected and ties in with reality itself but I truly believe if we are to develop our understanding of nature we need to loose these fantasy gods and myths (as metamorphically interpreted as they may be)
We should, ofcourse, respect and appreciate nature and all life on earth, but to worship and pray to anything is unnecessary and only distracts us from physically making the changes we need to better our relationship with nature and the people that want to be a positive part of it.
I've always found a liking to Odinism and the ideology behind it. I love the thought of being one with nature. I wanted for a while to be apart of Odinism but I don't know where to start could someone direct me
Finally someone with a critic mind ^^ I myself, and some others, believe that a lot of stuff in the Edda did not have been part of norse religion at all - indeed der is NO evidence outside the edda, that Baldr and Loki or Ragnarok ever existed. I believe those were christian adds as baldr is like jesus, Loki like Satan and Ragnarok - Apocalypse and i cant really find anything in norse beliefs that would fit the topic of good and evil that monotheistic religions have.
They did develop alongside each other and have many similarities.
Paganism just refers to the worship of multiple deities, therefore Hinduism could be considered 'paganism'. Odinism is one kind of paganism but we always refer to it as 'Odinism' to avoid confusion.
Perfect, thanks!
Whats the difference between odinism and asatru?
What exactly is the difference? That is one thing I don't get about paganism. Is there something that prevents a Celt from worshipping Jupiter or Juno, or a Semite from worshipping Thor or Bragi?
Em, i have a question. Im a mix from germanic (visigoth), celtiberian (celts from iberia), iberian and even basque (wich even have their own matriarchal paganism) blood. What i do then?
it's upto you brother, all our ancestors basically worshipped the same gods just with different names for them.
+juan david restrepo duran
Go with your basque gods. You clearly identify with meditterranean culture. You should stick to your true roots. Basque Roman and Greek Gods are fine nad honorable examples of meditteranean Gods.
+Sam Maclintock. nordics and Meditterraneans did not worship the same Gods. We worshipped the Aesir and they worshipped the Vanir. They were agricultural Earth mother worshippers.
but in Norse mythology the Aesir and the Vanir were both relevant and made up the pantheon.
THIS is the best I've ever heard it put!
I understand. I guess where coming from is that, if the Norman conquest had not taken place,
Odinism would most likely had been allowed to exist.
Among the wiping out of Odinism, the Norman conquest contributed to the death of Old English.
So, I assumed that the two were linked in this matter.
been looking into odinism for about 2 years now on and off and cannot make up my mind weather I should join or not.