Start where you are
These pages gather what our members most often wish they had been given at the beginning.
If you are new to Heathenry, begin with our guide for newcomers. If you want to read the lore for yourself, the reading guide will show you where to start and how to choose a translation. If you lead a kindred or organize events, the organizers' guide collects what we have learned about making Heathen spaces work for everyone.
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New to Heathenry: Where to Begin
A beginner's guide to Heathenry and Asatru: what to read first, how to make a simple offering, how to honor ancestors, and how to find a safe community.
Read more: New to Heathenry: Where to Begin
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Reading the Sources
A guide to the primary sources of Heathen lore: the Eddas, the sagas, Tacitus, Bede, Beowulf, and the charms, with advice on choosing translations.
Read more: Reading the Sources
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For Kindreds and Organizers
Practical guidance for Heathen kindred leaders and event organizers on making gatherings safe, fair, and welcoming to women, with checklists for each stage.
Read more: For Kindreds and Organizers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Heathen Women United and about Heathenry: who can join, what we believe, how we differ from a kindred, and where we stand.
Read more: Frequently Asked Questions- What Is Heathenry?A plain introduction to the religion, its sources, and its practice.
- GlossaryDefinitions of the Old Norse and Old English terms used on this site.
- Women in Heathen HistorySeeresses, householders, settlers, and poets, with the evidence for each.
- The Frith StandardOur model code of conduct, free for any group to adopt.