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Zoomorphic Swastika Horse Brooch, c. 3rd Cent AD The ever-controversial swastika or fylfot is a stick subject for most Heathens. First, it has been used by Nazis as a symbol of hate since the since the 1930s and is still used today by hate groups. So, should Heathens continue to use the fylfot? The “swastika” has been used by ancient and modern peoples as a symbol of good luck. Many Eastern religions still use its image. Heathenry on the other hand has mixed feelings on this. Within Heathenry, the swastika design has been found on artefacts of various European cultures since the Neolithic, and it recurs with some frequency on artefacts dated to the Germanic Iron Age. Examples include a 2nd-century funerary urn of the Przeworsk culture, the 3rd century Værløse Fibula from Zealand, Denmark, the Gothic spearhead from Brest-Litovsk, Belarus, the 9th century Snoldelev Stone from Ramsø, Denmark, and numerous Migration Period bracteates. The swastika is drawn either left-facing or r

Fact Check: The Asatru Community It took just less than six months for me to be completely discussed with The Asatru Community (TAC), its Leadership, and policies. When I first joined, I was impressed by their outreach, openness, and commitment to the free worship of Asatru. Out of nowhere long-time members in leadership positions were being ousted with out a word. Suddenly TAC would announce that these members “left for personal reasons”. New people would be appointed with some fake voting process only available on Facebook if you paid attention. Board Members made public statements calling for the genocide of all Christians, others alluded to racist folkish positions. We circulated a petition calling for change and we were ridiculed by the leadership of TAC. Then the announcement that TAC leaders were going to pen a new set of the 9 Noble Virtues as they see fit. Many were angered and more members were banned for speaking out against their decision. The Reputation of TAC Are