2007-04-24 07:58:36 · 3 answers · asked by bagzbrain 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Most English-speakers pronounce the name of my religion "A.S.S.-a-true" (inspiring Beavis-and-Butthead humor from some of its detractors). The Icelanders pronounce it differently, which is actually more accurate, "AY-sah-true." Either way the emphasis is on the first syllable.
I call myself a Heathen, which everyone can pronounce. I chose to go this route (though I still identify with the word Asatru I use it a bit less frequently) in part because most folks I know couldn’t pronounce it. Generally when talking to non-Heathens who are unfamiliar with the religion, I use Heathen or Norse Pagan.
2007-04-24 08:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most I know pronounce it something like Aw-sa-tru. Though I have also heard Ace-a- tru. Since I am Theodish and Anglo-Saxon Heathen, I rarely use the term. I prefer Germanic Heathen or Anglo-Saxon Heathen instead. With other Heathens I call myself a Theodsman.
2007-04-24 09:06:49 · answer #2 · answered by Swain 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nice tradition to study, its very intersting and has long established and written roots. I think is phoenically but I could totally be wrong.
2007-04-24 08:04:44 · answer #3 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋