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Heathenry: Traditions, Divisions, and Modern Manifestations
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The provided text offers a comprehensive exploration of Heathenry, a modern New Religious Movement focused on reconstructing pre-Christian Germanic faiths. It details Heathenry's reconstructionist methodology, highlighting the challenges posed by fragmented historical sources. The text then distinguishes between three primary variants: Ásatrú, characterized by its universalist and inclusive approach, originating in Iceland; Odinism, deeply rooted in folkish or racialist ideologies; and Theodism, a unique experiment in Anglo-Saxon cultural and social reconstruction with a hierarchical structure. The article concludes by analyzing the enduring tensions and creative energies that define the diverse and evolving landscape of modern Heathenry.
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