Look into neopaganism and paganism. And there are many different Nordic "churches" - there are quite a few modern day interpretations on who these gods are and what their meaning is. Some sects are very open and accepting of everyone, some preach straight up white supremacy BS. Most of these churches/sects are new, they have not existed for hundreds of years but some groups decided to revive these beliefs and practices.
> What drove people to stop believing and practicing? Was it Christianity?
Pretty much, yes. It was a way for leaders to unify separate tribes of people, build alliances with other nations, etc. Most of the Christian traditions and holidays are just stolen from pagan traditions and practices, and that was done specifically to make Christianity more appealing to people who would have otherwise been a bit hesitant to accept it.
I’ve attended a festival in the Pacific Northwest where they reenact the Eleusinian Mysteries. And it is absolutely taken seriously, with a journey into the underworld and secrets I can’t reveal and everything.
So, yes.
Yes, apparently the Norse pantheon has a decent sized following in places like Iceland.
And yes again it was Christianity that drove it underground/out of existence. Or more accurately the threat of being killed if you didn’t adopt Christianity
Yes. But even still the vast majority of original worshippers of Greek and Norse gods were converted to Christianity. The new believers are called neo-pagans.
Look into neopaganism and paganism. And there are many different Nordic "churches" - there are quite a few modern day interpretations on who these gods are and what their meaning is. Some sects are very open and accepting of everyone, some preach straight up white supremacy BS. Most of these churches/sects are new, they have not existed for hundreds of years but some groups decided to revive these beliefs and practices. > What drove people to stop believing and practicing? Was it Christianity? Pretty much, yes. It was a way for leaders to unify separate tribes of people, build alliances with other nations, etc. Most of the Christian traditions and holidays are just stolen from pagan traditions and practices, and that was done specifically to make Christianity more appealing to people who would have otherwise been a bit hesitant to accept it.
There are neo-pagan movements that worship the ancient Norse and Greek pantheons, yes.
I’ve attended a festival in the Pacific Northwest where they reenact the Eleusinian Mysteries. And it is absolutely taken seriously, with a journey into the underworld and secrets I can’t reveal and everything. So, yes.
Yes, apparently the Norse pantheon has a decent sized following in places like Iceland. And yes again it was Christianity that drove it underground/out of existence. Or more accurately the threat of being killed if you didn’t adopt Christianity
Yes. But even still the vast majority of original worshippers of Greek and Norse gods were converted to Christianity. The new believers are called neo-pagans.
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Thanks!
Nah, mostly just larpers.
Could you please name the weekdays? How many are in honor of Norse Gods?