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Heathenry Heathen Ásatrú Troth
Background Beliefs Overview Traditions
Heathenry Ásatrú was a
distinct faith, unrelated to any other religion, even though it may bear a
superficial resemblance to some. Although followers strived to emulate the noble virtues and esteem erudite teachers, because of the
emphasis on self-reliance, there was no dogma or organized religious hierarchy.
The Heathenry and Heathen
Ásatrú guidelines for daily living were derived mainly from the Hávamál of the
Poetic Edda, but they were not set in stone and varied somewhat from Heathenry
and Heathen Ásatrú Kindred to Kindred.
The most prevalent list of
these codes of conduct for the Heathens was: Courage, Discrimination, Fidelity,
Honor, Hospitality, Industriousness, Perseverance, Self-Reliance, and
Truth.
The Noble Virtue of Courage
means one must be brave, fearless, heroic, determined, and undaunted in the pursuit of righteousness, daring to do
what is right regardless of the consequences or personal safety.
The Noble Virtue of
Discrimination means one must be astute, perceptive, and knowledgeable about specific characteristics, judiciously
distinguishing individual intentions with refined precision.
Noble Virtues Portrayal of The Valkyrie's Vigil
The Noble Virtue of
Discrimination means one must be astute, perceptive, and knowledgeable about specific characteristics, judiciously
distinguishing individual intentions with refined precision.
The Noble Virtue of Fidelity
means one must be totally loyal, reliable, and trustworthy in regard to one's gods and goddesses, family, and
kinsmen without taint of reservation, uncertainty, or trepidation.
The Noble Virtue of Honor
means one must strive for internal integrity and integration of the inherent perfect beingness of the gods and
goddesses, resulting in respect of self and an unblemished reputation
The Noble Virtue of Hospitality means one must be courteous,
cordial, generous, and decorous to others, giving unstinting and heartfelt
welcome and regard to the virtuous without mental reservation.
The Noble Virtue of
Industriousness means one must be diligent, attentive, thorough, and hard working, producing their personal best at all
times without thought of reward or honors...
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Heathen Ásatrú Troth Copyright © 2002-2008 Maureen Grace Burns, Blessings Cornucopia. All Rights Reserved.
Public Domain Image The Valkyrie's Vigil by Edward Robert Hughes from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Valk1.jpg]. Accessed December 9, 2006.
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