Are there any Norse pagans left?

The religion of the original Viking settlers of Iceland, the old Norse paganism Ásatrú, is not just still alive and well in Iceland, it is undergoing something of a renaissance. Here is our quick guide to the current state of Ásatrú, the ancient religion of the Vikings, in Iceland.

Are there followers of Odin?

Adkins writes that “British Odinists claim that there has been a secret Odinist movement, the Odin Brotherhood, since 1421….Membership of the Odin Brotherhood has always remained small, but undoubtedly, some adherents made it to the American colonies and the United States.”

Do modern day Norsemen believe in Valhalla?

Some modern-day expressions of Norse paganism do hold to the traditional beliefs of the faith, such as: Valhalla: For Asatru that do believe in Valhalla, they likely hold the traditional teaching that Odin resides over the great hall, as the overlord for all slain Viking warriors deemed worthy enough to enter it.

Are Thor and Odin still alive today?

“Thor and Odin are still going strong 1000 years after the Viking Age. Many think that the old Nordic religion—the belief in the Norse gods—disappeared with the introduction of Christianity. However, it did not, but was instead practiced secretly or under a Christian cloak.

Why do we still believe in the Norse gods?

If a challenge is faced, then Thor can be praised in order to gain strength or Odin can be invoked for wisdom. The modern belief in the Norse gods is not a direct continuation of the beliefs of the Vikings. It is more of a revival and reinterpretation of the old religion, as there are so few written sources on the subject.

What happened to the old Nordic religion?

Many think that the old Nordic religion—the belief in the Norse gods—disappeared with the introduction of Christianity. However, it did not, but was instead practiced secretly or under a Christian cloak. Today there are between 500 and 1000 people in Denmark who believe in the old Nordic religion and worship its ancient gods.” [3]