Heathen, Asatru, Pagan Links

On this post I will provide links to sites that contain interesting heathen information.


Some of the information you encounter on the internet may be incorrect.


All links are in English except noted otherwise.


I have also included some links to sites that support new-heathen religions and/or traditions because a lot of them contain very interesting information, it is your choice whether you visit them or not.


If you run across a site that contains offensive material; please tell me and I'll remove the link as soon as possible.

Oh, and please keep in mind that I am not responsible for the contents of any site that is listed on this page.

History links:


http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/
The Viking Answer Lady provides loads of interesting information about the Vikings.


http://www.arild-hauge.com/eindex.htm
The site of Arild Hauge, he provides excellent information about runes, rock drawings, and other Germanic art in Scandinavia.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings
Very good page of the BBC about the Vikings in Great Britain.


http://www.friezen.com/
A site about the tribe of the Frisians (in Dutch).


http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/mythlinks.html
A very interesting page containing lots of Germanic legends, created by mr. Ashliman from the University of Pittsburgh.


http://www.keesn.nl/lex
Lex Frisonium, a good example of a Germanic lawbook. (in English and Dutch)


http://www.newgenevacenter.org/movers/middle-ages2.htm
Detailed site about the Great Migrations.


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Germanic-L
The Germanic-L discussion list.


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gothic-L
The Gothic-L discussion list.


http://www.ancientworlds.net/aw/City/23413
The Germania page at Ancientworlds.


http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Salon/2385/varus.html
Screenplay project of the battle of the Teutoburger Wald.


http://www.comp-archaeology.org/
A very good and professional site about various cultures and time periods.


http://www.hunebedden.nl/
An interesting site about the hunebeds of the Funnelbeaker culture.

Language links:


http://www.koeblergerhard.de/publikat.html
Very interesting page with lots of old-Germanic dictionaries. (in German)


http://mendota.terracom.net/~dorothea/david/gothic/index.html
On this site you can learn Gothic online.


http://www.geocities.com/cnuosles/northwest.html
Hrodger Fréjawin's comparison list of Northern Germanic terms to the Western Germanic ones.


http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Salon/2385/Theuthiskon.html
Þeuðiskon: a reconstruction project of the Proto-Germanic language.


http://www.etymonline.com/
An online English etymology dictionary.


http://www.hafronska.org/
Háfrónska málhreyfingin, the High Icelandic language movement.

New-heathen tradition links:


http://www.asatrulore.org/
Asatrú Lore, a very good Heathen discussion forum.


http://www.lysator.liu.se/religion/neopagan
Here you can find a lot of information about various forms of new-heathenism.


http://www.irminenschaft.net/
Hjuka's Irminenschaft.


http://www.irminsul.org/
The Irminsul Ættir, a big Asatru umbrella organization.


http://www.englishheathenism.homestead.com/
Information about Anglo-Saxon Heathenism.


http://www.aarhus-blotlaug.dk/
The website of Århus Blótlaug, a Danish Asatrú group.


http://www.heidendom.nl/
A very good site about ancient heathenism in the Netherlands (in Dutch).

Rune links:


http://www.futhark.com/
Very good page about the Elder Fuþark, all 3 Ætts described in a very detailed way.


http://www.omniglot.com/
a very interesting site where you can find a lot of information about various writing systems, including the Runes and the Gothic Uncial alphabeth.


http://www.symbols.com/
Here you can find information about all kinds of symbols, including runes.


http://sunnyway.com/runes
Miss Sunny's page about runes.


http://home.no.net/ekerilar
List (and pictures!) of runic inscriptions from Scandinavia and northern Europe.

Mythology links:


http://www.pantheon.org/
Encylopedia Mythica; lots of information about every mythology around the world, including Germanic mythology of course.


http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze33gpz/myth.html
Myths and Legends page.

Lore links:


http://www.heorot.dk/
Beowulf in various translations.


http://www.geocities.com/igdrasilas/haustlong.htm
Haustlong.


http://www.hi.is/~eybjorn/ugm/thorsd00.html
Þórsdrápa.


http://www.aemma.org/onlineResources/thalhoffer/contents_body.htm
Talhoffer's fechtbuch, a fighting manual from 1467 that was used to train German knights with longswords and other weapons, many of the fighting tactics described were probably already used during the Germanic period and are especially interesting for re-enactors.


http://www.deheerd.tk/
De Heerd: Folklore and Mythology of Western and Northen Europe in both English and Dutch.

Other interesting links:


http://www.vikingblood.net/
A site about the Vikings, Viking metal, Viking related events, and more.


http://www.roman-emperors.org/
A site about the Roman emperors where you can also find a lot of other information about those times.


http://www.romanarmy.com/
An informative site about the Roman army.


http://www.euratlas.com/
A very good site that contains detailed maps of Europe throughout history.


http://www.georgetown.edu/labyrinth
Labyrinth, lots of interesting texts.


http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook.html
Medieval source texts.


http://www.sacred-texts.com/
Sacred Texts online.


http://www.unf.edu/classes/medieval
A site about the Middle Ages from the University of North Florida.


http://www.eurominority.org/version/en
Interesting site with information about minority populations in Europe.


http://www.ragweedforge.com/
The Ragweed Forge, an online smithy where you can buy beautiful jewellry and replicas of archeological findings like Thor's hammer pendants.


http://www.paul-binns-swords.co.uk/
Paul Binns is an English smith who sells good quality weapons (swords, axes, spears, seaxes) for great prices.

ORGANISATIONS & HEARTHS

The Acre Hearth (Norfolk, England)

Formed 2000 with 3 members as of 11/03. A heathen kin based hearth formed to re-establish the pursuit of the troth by true folk along the nar beck for perhaps the first time in 1000 years. we aim to gain both the acceptance of our community for    our     beliefs,  and official state recognition for our heathen religion both locally and nationally. Email: welham308@yahoo.com

Association of Polytheist Traditions (UK)The Association of Polytheist Traditions [APT] is a fledgling organisation based in the UK, aiming to educate both members and  non-members about ancient and modern polytheist religions; to increase awareness of polytheism within the pagan community, the interfaith community and amongst the wider public; to act as anetworking/social organisation, helping to establish local polytheist groups and national gatherings.Further information from the web site: http://www.wyrdwords.vispa.com/APT

Ða Engliscan Gisiþas (The English Companions)

Ða Engliscan Gesiþas is the only major historical society devoted to the study of the Anglo-Saxon period. All aspects are covered: language and literature, archaeology, anthropology, religion, architecture, mythology, folklore and material culture. Contact: The Membership Secretary, Ða Engliscan Gesiþas, BM BOX 4336, London,
WC1N 3XX. EMail: johno@kami.demon.co.uk.


Draupnir Heathen Hearth
Based on Hampshire/Dorset border.Monthly Blotar/Events.Friendly welcome.For more info please call Mark on 07752 877561.

Firsby Saxon Village (Lincolnshire)
Steve and Judith Jones, members of Ða Engliscan Gesiþas living ten miles north of Lincoln, are building a replica Anglo-Saxon period hall using authentic materials and techniques. Steve and Judith plan to make the house into a partially defended settlement on a four-acre site. This will be run as a study centre for the late Saxon/Viking period and an ancient crafts centre. They will also be making and firing pots of the period, smelting, forging and demonstrating crafts. The project is still in need of voluntary help to speed its completion. Anyone who wants to help or simply visit please contact Steve at: Manor Farm Cottage, East Firsby, Saxby, Lincolnshire, LN2 3DB or telephone 01673 878636.

Hearth of Nine Maidens (South Yorkshire)
Blots are held in the Peak near Market Rasen and by the river near Doncaster. Stone Circle walks, moots, trips to the Jorvick Viking Centre. Telephone Camryn Kerr on 0770 9207142.  Or Email: gothic1kiera@aol.com


Herne Hill Hearth (London)
The Herne Hill Hearth is based in S.E. Londonand is working towards the three great Northern ways. These are Seidr, Galdr and the Troth. We also include the Heathen parenting group and organise family Blots, crafts, music etc.For special events we have access to a woodland Hof just North of London. Contact Fiona by phone on 0207 737 1107.


Jorvick Viking Centre (York)
Discover what life was really like over 1000 years ago, meet our Viking residents, see over 800 items uncovered here, and journey through a reconstruction of actual Viking-Age streets, Telephone: 01904 543403. Email: jorvik@yorkarchaeology.co.uk Write to: Jorvick, Coppergate, York Y01 9WT.


Kindred of the Wolven Spear (Scotland)
My kindred are looking for more keen members across Scotland so just e-mail me and i will be willing to teach. We are based in Bo'Ness and Livingston from 1 week to the next. Email: Kindred_of_the_Wolven_Spear@hotmail.com

Kith Of Yggdrasil (UK)
The Kith of Yggdrasil concentrates on the spiritual approach to the mysteries of Odinism, and it's work is of relevance to all followers of the Aesir, Vanir and Northern Tradition. It is active in many parts of the British Isles, with special interest groups, hearths, and meetings for both spiritual and social purposes. The Kith publishes both a monthly newsletter, and a quarterly journal for the benefit of it's members. It welcomes all with a genuine interest in our faith, regardless of race, gender, or sexual preference.

LiferitesLiferites offers celebrants for all rites of passage, baby naming, handfasting,funerals etc. Write to Liferites, Gwndwn Mawr, Trelech, Carmarthenshire, SA33 6SA. Telephone 01994 484527.

Mercian Heathen Hearth (Wolverhampton)The Mercian Heathen Hearth is a community based on Heathen traditions based in the Black Country and Wolverhampton areas. The MHHholds meetings on a weekly basis and include study sessions and blots for members. Our festivals are based on the Anglo Saxon calendar which has been developed from the ideas found on the English Companions web site. A full listing of the festival dates is available on our web site:http://www.mercianheathenhearth.org.uk/home.php
 

Northern Tradition Hearth (Halstead): Telephone 01787 238257 for more information.


Northlands Viking Centre (Caithness)
Come and explore the Viking heritage of Caithness at the Northlands Viking Centre. Situated on the A9, about 10 miles north of Wick, it provides an ideal stopping point on the road to John O' Groats.Discover the pre-Viking kingdom of the Catti and follow the progress of the Norse settlers from their Scandinavian homes to Shetland, Orkney and Caithness. On display are models of the Viking settlement at Freswick, a Viking longship and genuine examples of the currency at the time. The Old School, Auckengill, Keiss, Wick,Caithness. Tel 01955 607771.


Norwich Castle Museum: Anglo Saxon and Viking Gallery
Norwich Castle has one of Britain’s most important collections of Anglo-Saxon treasures. In Summer 2004, we're opening a brand new Anglo- Saxon and Viking Gallery.  See a fascinating reconstruction of an Anglo-Saxon grave site, revealing how archaeologists gather evidence to piece together the social, economic and political life that existed a thousand years ago. Discover our wonderful collection of jewellery, including a stunning gold ‘Thor’s Hammer’ and the Bathilde seal , a tiny double-sided gold ring with an intriguing erotic scene on the reverse. (Adults £3.50; Conc £2.95; Child [5-16] £2.50; Adult in family group £2,95).


Odinist Hearth (Gloucestershire)  Held once monthly. Call Ian on 01452 619247.-

Odinshof (UK)
The Odinshof is a religious and educational charity, (Reg.No.801629,) established on 7th October, 1987CE to promote the ancient teachings and philosophy of Odin. As a Heathen organisation the Odinshof acknowledges all other Germano-Celtic deities of Old Europe. Contact: Odinshof BCM, Tercel, London. WC1N 3XX.Website: www.gippeswic.demon.co.uk/odinshof .html




Odin’s Kindred (Manchester)
Norse Hearth (Manchester). Odinic religion, runes, Norse mythology and culture. Telephone Martin on 0161 860 0922. Email: vikingmart@ tesco.net

Permaculture (UK)
Solutions for sustainable living. Organic gardening, sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, eco-villages, alternative technology, eco- architecture and much more. Visit www.perma culture.co.uk for more information, or telephone 0845 458 4150.


The Rune Gild (UK)
The Rune-Gild is a school of esoteric knowledge based on the Odian system of the Runes. The Gild is a world-wide organization with Halls in North America, England and Australia. UK contact: The Rune Gild, Eormensyl Hall, BM Sorcery London, WC1N 3XX. Email: DLee@ aol.com. Website:  www.runegild.org




Rune School (UK)
A non-profit making organisation dedicated to the teaching of runic wisdom. The Rune School run workshops and events in the UK, and can be contacted through their website: www.runeschool.org/index.htm, or email: questions@runeschool.org.
Sagecat (Suffolk)
Mildenhall's SageCat Moot is a gathering of open minded people. They have many different traditions and paths represented in the group, such as Heathen, Wiccan, Green, Hedge and Traditional Witchcraft, Eclectic and Egyptian Tradition. The group is open to all newcomers of all levels and all paths from beginner to experienced. The only thing they ask is that you come in peace and with friendship in your heart. The Moot takes place on the last Tuesday of every month. Social dinners are organised on the second Saturday of the month and many other events, outings and celebrations throughout the year. Email: sagecatmoot@paganearth.com

The Saxon Path (UK)
For those who want to pursue spiritual self-development within the Anglo-Saxon tradition. Contact: The Saxon Path, PO BOX 496, Grimsby, DN32 0WR. Tel: 01472-596921.

The Sutton Hoo Society (UK)
The Sutton Hoo Society is a registered charity. Our aims and objectives focus on promoting research and education relating to the Anglo Saxon Royal cemetery at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk in the UK. As part of this work the Society works with the National Trust in providing the guided tours on the burial site. Membership Secretary, Sutton Hoo Society, 258 The Pastures, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5RS, England. Email: membership@suttonhoo.org
 

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village lets you explore  the way our ancestors lived. The village has been carefully reconstructed where it was found. In the Anglo - Saxon Centre, objects from the original village are displayed, telling the fascinating story  of this settlement and the people who lived there. Go into the houses, feel the solid wood, soft cloth and carefully-crafted furniture, imagine living in  early Anglo-Saxon times. Visit the pigs, watch the chickens, experience the open-air life. There is no hurry on this journey through time. The Visitor Centre, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds. IP28 6HG. Telephone: 01284 728718. General information (Tel) 01284 728718 General information (Fax) 01284 728277 E-mail: weststow@stedsbc.gov.uk website: www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/wstowmain.htm

Will of the Asatru Nation (Ireland)
An organisation for those following the religion of Asatru, expressing their faith through spiritual practice coupled with environmental and social activism. Contact Michael Martin, 19 Crowe Abbey, Delgany Co.Wicklow, Republic OfIreland. Email: asatrunation@asatrunation.cjb.net or michaelmartin@asatrunation.cjb.net.

Woden’s Hearth (Peterborough)

Offering an Introduction to Heathenism and a correspondence course. Moots are held on the first Monday of each month at the Wheatsheaf in Peterborough. For further details please email Ken Bamford at kenbamford@aol.com or telephone 07742533480.


The Woodland TrustThe Woodland Trust is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage. Email membership@woodlandtrust.org.uk  or telephone 01476 581135.