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 Ásatrú, 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.
The Swedish network Gimle is a complementing network to the formal swedish societies for Forn Sed. It is an informal community for individual heathens, primarily living in Sweden, and have no connection to any formal organisation. The community languages are Swedish, Norweigan and Danish.
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Last updated: 10-25-2005 00:24:13
