Editing Æsir (section)

==Modern worship==
Ásatrú, meaning "faith in the Æsir", is a [[new religious movement]] also known as [[Heathenry (new religious movement)|Heathenry]] that aims to [[Polytheistic reconstructionism|reconstruct]] and practise a modern form of [[Germanic paganism]]. As of 2007, Ásatrú is a religion officially recognized by the governments of Denmark,{{sfn|Kirkeministeriet}} Iceland,{{sfn|syslumenn}} Norway,{{sfn|Asprem|2008|p=49}} and Sweden.{{sfn|sydsvenskan}} In the [[United Kingdom]], the organisation [[Asatru UK]] is registered as a [[community interest company]] for religious activities.{{sfn|AUK - CIC}}

Most adherents do not emphasise worship of the Æsir in particular and may also refer to their practice as "forn sed / sidr / siður" meaning old customs. The Icelandic ''[[Ásatrúarfélagið]]'' describes ''Ásatrú'' as "Nordic [[pantheism]]" involving "belief in the [[Scandinavian folklore|Icelandic/Nordic folklore]]" including all the "spirits and entities" besides "gods and other beings" this entails.{{efn|
'''''Ásatrú''' eða heiðinn siður byggir á umburðarlyndi, heiðarleika, drengskap og virðingu fyrir náttúrunni og öllu lífi.''
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'''Ásatrú''' is a pagan tradition based on tolerance, honesty, magnanimity and respect for nature and all life.<ref name=bing_translator/>
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