Forn Sed - Definition and Overview

Forn Sed is a revival of Norwegian and Swedish pre-Christian religion. A Danish variant Forn Siðr, and an Anglo-Saxon variant Fyrnsidu, also exist. The names can all be translated as "old custom" or "the Ancient Ways". It includes the faith in the Aesir and the Vanir and is a more historically correct term for the old Scandinavian and Germanic religion than Asatru, a term dating from the 19th century.

The society Foreningen Forn Sed is recognized by the Norwegian government as a religious society, allowing them to perform "legally binding civil ceremonies" (i. e. marriages).

The Swedish network Forn Sed is a network consisting of local groups (blotlag) from all over the country. It was recently founded by members from other Forn Sed societies. The network is against racism, sexism and homophobia.

See also

• Asatru
• Trollkyrka

External links

• Geleafawær Fyrnsida (http://www.fyrnsede.org/)
• Foreningen Forn Sed (http://www.forn-sed.no/main/english/english.htm)
• Forn Siðr (http://www.fornsidr.dk/index_uk.html)
• Forn Sed (http://www.fornsed.se/)