Rokkatru
English
Etymology
From Old Norse røkkr (“twilight”) + trú (“faith”), referencing Ragnarok, the apocalyptic battle foretold in Norse mythology, itself from regin (“gods”) + rǫk (“fate, judgment”).
Proper noun
Rokkatru
- A form of Norse neopaganism or Asatru that focuses on veneration of the Jotun and chaotic deities such as Loki.
- 2019, Ryan Smith, The Way of Fire and Ice: The Living Tradition of Norse Paganism, page 9:
- Vanatru and Rokkatru are newer traditions that branched off from Asatru.
- 2019, Theorodic Dukka, A Heathen's Guide Experiences & Advice On Magic & Spiritworking, pages 7–8:
- Rokkatru is a form of heathenry that many shy away from. The term Rokk as some people say, means dark or shadow. Rokkatru is a practice of heathenry that deals with worshiping the Jotunar, or the Giants.
- 2022, Lea Svendsen, Loki and Sigyn: Lessons on Chaos, Laughter & Loyalty from the Norse Gods, page 89:
- Rokkatru is a controversial addendum to the family; in response to the shunning of Loki and his family in American heathenry, some who honor Loki, Angrboða, Fenrir, et al. responded by framing a subset of heathenry that focuses on the Jotuns and forces of chaos (hence the name Rokkatru, referencing faith in the bringers of Ragnarok).
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