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Rokkatru
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English
Etymology
From en non røkkr twilight + non trú faith, referencing Ragnarok, the apocalyptic battle foretold in Norse mythology, itself from non regin gods + non rǫk fate, judgment.
Proper noun
A form of Norse neopaganism or Asatru that focuses on veneration of the Jotun and chaotic deities such as Loki.
en 2019 Ryan Smith The Way of Fire and Ice: The Living Tradition of Norse Paganism 9 Vanatru and Rokkatru are newer traditions that branched off from Asatru.
en 2019 Theorodic Dukka A Heathen's Guide Experiences & Advice On Magic & Spiritworking https://www.google.com/books/edition/A_Heathen_s_Guide_Experiences_Advice_On/U9iYDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22rokkatru%22&pg=PA7&printsec=frontcover 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.
en 2022 Lea Svendsen Loki and Sigyn: Lessons on Chaos, Laughter & Loyalty from the Norse Gods https://www.google.com/books/edition/Loki_and_Sigyn/n89YEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22rokkatru%22&pg=PT79&printsec=frontcover 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).
en Germanic paganism