What is Vanatru?

What exactly is Vanatru? Let's explore some quick notions to perceive the general panorama of this contemporary neo-pagan religion.
Ps: My apologies for the "metal birds". There are bloopers by the end of this video.
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I'm sorry about the metal birds. Metal birds are a menace!

[@jeffreyfolkes6679]

Isn't their a talesman for mental birds ...lol

[@mcninclm]

Haha love the bloopers!! Sounds like you were near an airfield... and a police station. I admire your perseverance.

[@colinp2238]

@@mcninclm The airport maybe but if Arith was so close to a police station he would be hiding.

[@Maulbeere]

@@mcninclm Yes! A swearing Arith was such a funny and cute treat.

[@IronHorseRailways]

Haha that was funny! Poor soul haunted by the metal birds!

[@PoFFizdaMan]

"Without a touch of the mysterious and the unseen, we do not quite understand our place in all of this. Without magick and a sense of mystery, we are simply frigid and listless beings, just a shell; an empty husk. Magick gives us enthusiasm to appreciate the gift of Life, because Life itself, IS magickal."

[@heathertheheathen8441]

Hi Poffo! Saaame

[@teresafigueiredo]

This is not just another video, it is above all a teaching that Mr. Arith offers us, plus a good disposition and pleasant presentation, his posture and all the environment he chose, provides a moment of pause. Thanks again for giving us this educational and thoughtful video!

[@desireewisdom4175]

I am a follower of norse paganism and i love watching your videos. Thank you for being one of few KZbinrs who talk about everything in the norse world.

[@georginaferenz6083]

Thank you for this! I was drawn to the Norse gods but never felt any connection with the structure or focus of Asatru. Vanatru resonates with me completely.

[@davidoftheforest3822]

@@robertayoder2063 lmao what?

[@intjill]

The bloopers were great! I was cracking up!

[@zeichnergeist6287]

Yes! Yeeessss!!! Finally I've been waiting so long for this! Thank you Arith❤️

[@pedrouzeda206]

Hello, my name is Pedro, I live in Brazil and I came here to express how I nourish myself with the knowledge you share through this channel, how much it adds to my studies in a positive way, bringing a new point of view and foundation, watching your videos It's always a very positive moment in my study, I'm grateful for having your videos on the internet and for you to do this job. Just so you know that there are people from many places like me here in Brazil who benefit from what they do and make a difference in the study and path of people bringing clarification. Thank you so much! May the gods bless you and all That you do!

[@cosmerabelo8667]

Ele é português Pedro.

[@willowraevynwood865]

In my studies of the Norse deities, I've never really felt a connection with the Aesir deities. I felt more drawn to the Vanir. Now imagine my surprise to discover that the Vanir are closely associated with Sweden...which is where my family immigrated from in the mid-1800's. Thanks Arith for this video and so many of your other videos that I thumbs up but didn't comment on. Many Blessings to you!

[@badgerrrlattin35]

Glad you included the bloopers at the end. My world and welcome to it. Good to see I'm not alone.

[@elainemblakely282]

The miracle occurred. The video was useful. I love the bloopers at the end. Making these videos is not at easy as you make it look.

[@DakiniDream]

I agree, they add a very nice and lovely touch.

[@AphitethLordOfLight]

Thank you for the amazing work you do into what I assume is hours upon hours of research in each subject. I honestly feel more harmonious with nature after each video of yours I watch. Thank you.

[@jae8775]

THANK YOU, I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING YOU FOR YEARS AND YOU ARE TRULY A VOICE OF THE GODS WE DESPERATELY NEED IN OUR MODERN TIME. YOUR NAME IS ALREADY MORE THAN WORTHY OF SONG. THANK YOU!

[@tyrellthiel5490]

This resonates. Not necessarily Vanatru, the realms of influence and perception the Vanir are associated with. The little bit you have shared about Ullr reminds me of the horned god/Cernunos. And thank you for the blooper reel!

[@angelap9018]

You rock. 🎸 I enjoy listening to your accent and your mannerisms wholly while speaking. My favorite new channel💜

[@kellybelair3107]

Hahaha Arith, gotta love those metal birds Eh!!! 😂🤣 great video thanx for adding the bloopers. I had quite the chuckle. Much Love

[@sevenis9712]

The explanation and clarification was ideal. The bloopers at the end were hysterical. You had me at bloody hell but by the gods sealed the deal!

[@rorysullivan5694]

The great thing about these videos is the impartiality with how they are presented. If it is your opinion then you make it clear, otherwise you just stick to the facts and what we know. I respect that. This is my favourite pagan history/information KZbin channel bar none. I would love for you to produce a video on the celts of the iberian peninsular and maybe a series on the gods of the ancient celts. I believe it would be fantastic.

[@everettsmith661]

Too funny that last bit. I was noticing all the noise, and to have you call it like that was hilarious.

[@denyse6666]

the bloopers were gifts from the Gods ! I laughed until the tears run down my face , I am sorry my dear friend but i found it so bloody funny ...... a touch from Loki I think ! loved your talk interesting as always .... I could never be confined to one group or another as my belief system is very personal , but i love to hear what other believe in .....

Well, at least it was good for a laugh, I'm happy for that lol. Loki is always around, indeed, but sometimes can be quite... irritating :P those metal birfs vexed me greatly lol because I wasn't expecting such a loud noise in such a beautiful and (seemingly) peaceful place. Oh well, what's done is done :P and thank you so much for your well-wishes, I've read them on the other social medias but I'll take the opportunity to answer here. I'm feeling much better today ^^

[@denyse6666]

@ so pleased that you are feeling better .....!!!!

[@TheCossak]

hahaha the bloopers are hilarious. Great video on Vanatru as well. Looking forward to learning more about this :)

[@micky3413]

More or less off topic, but the way that you pronounced the latin "Paganus" sounded just like it would be pronounced by a Roman (Or at least how I would assume it sounds off of their lips) and it shook me to the core for some reason, haha. Great video by the way! You're definitely an amazing teacher/instructor. It's really nice how you come from so many different perspectives and add so many points of views/different opinions. Thank you for how open you are whenever you approach these topics!

[@chelsie1450]

As always love this video. Bloopers were great at the end! 😂

[@SilverArtemis]

Loved that! I'm definitely attracted to the Vanatru side after watching this. I think I may just be a backwoods simpleton... Those bloopers were hilarious! Perhaps the Aesir were trying to compete for space....

Indeed there was a clash in there - Nature vs Human Society and I was caught in-between! lol. I want to explore more on the Vanir in future videos, especially because there are more animistic perceptions in their cults as well as the expression of the neolithic mentality which is quite interesting. ^^ Cheers!

[@aliciasalome3131]

I'm definitely of a less civilization, more nature frame of mind.

[@leonardogomes7165]

@ Arith, Greetings. First of all, congratulations always for the channel, careful in the words meticulously chosen to explain the contents and the extreme didactic principles for such. Here on the island of Marajó Pará Brazil there are the enchanted and the whirl... a lot of symbolism and PAJELANÇA, umbanda, quilombola and indigenous cults, etc. Do you believe that these practices are almost contemporary and timeless, especially indigenous ones? please answer that and especially if you are the basis or the first generation of animism? perhaps before animism itself since records before the iron age or even fire here do not exist or those that do exist have not been dated. what do you say? hugs. LEONARDO

[@Android-bl6ty]

A true follower of the Norse wouldn't pick sides, we should honor the Aesir and the Vanir. They all matter and are equally important.

[@alistairdunlop9174]

One way or another you managed to get another great video despite the plains!

[@dietzdesigndetails413]

The end was hysterical!!!🤣😂

[@jsw4445]

Very interesting. I can definitely identify with the rural practices. Although I’m new to this so everything is confusing at this point. Cheers

[@marthinarauhut1876]

You are not just very knowledgable, but also have a very good way of bringing it across. I'm truly great full sharing it with us. I have a very deep love for Goddess Freyja, she been a part of my life for more than 20 years. It helps to see beyond the fantasy created by many modern scholars.

[@jinagibson6818]

There's a name for everything! Nothing is new! Love yourself and be faithfully devoted to the spirituality you carry. True honesty brings no confinement, no destruction, unless your focus is death.

[@VikingLoneWolf]

Came across this video and absolutely love it. Ive been practicing Norse Paganism for about 9 years now. It was more just basic. But over the last several month to year I diving deeper into the faith and learning of the different branches of Norse Pagan. I think this definitely helppes me to understand way better than I have found in other places and it explains exactly how I feel and believe. I feel iam of the Vanatru branch.

[@y-vonnebruneau2044]

I am sorry about the airplanes during your video. That said, the end had me crying with laughter! I have had several days lately where I am having a good day, or just a regular day and something is just trying to make it a bad day. All one can say (scream) "Why? And, you do know I am not participating! ". Again, sorry about the noise, but you just looked so human. Thank you for your videos, and sharing your knowledge.

[@iacomuslycanthropus7466]

What wonderful content. This channel is an amazing resource.

[@baronstormhaven3893]

Those out takes were brilliant. I had a good laugh from them. Thank you

[@dsala2614]

ENJOYED THE CONTENT...THANK YOU

[@miltonknowlestheinsanewitc4996]

You should do a Livestream Q&A thing I think it would be interesting to see what questions you are asked and listen to you answer them

[@risingmoonponyfarm]

Thank you for the bloopers!

All thanks to those accursed metal birds :/ you are welcome lol

[@UrbanVikingExplorers]

great video man. i learn something new with each video you make

[@sergeymikhailov9234]

Hi, Arith! It is supposed, the Vanir worship center was in Vana Gora (hill), which was located on the shores of Azov (Aesir) Sea. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phanagoria

[@TheMurlocKeeper]

The best part of this vid was the bits at the end that you initially edited out. I found it hilarious! I think you discovered a popular fly zone. 😆

[@WarDogMadness]

12:31 when asked that question I was expecting you to say let's find out.

[@zaya7330]

RIP Varg

[@WarDogMadness]

@@zaya7330 he is on bitchute its KZbin loss.

[@JM-rx2zs]

hahahaha me too!!

[@aliciasalome3131]

Interesting video. I've been curious about the Vanir tribe of gods and have fallen into that idea that there are many more than Njorðr, Freyr and Freya. I look forward to your videos; I've learned a lot of new ideas on Nordic/Germanic paganism from them.

[@fromthewoodshed]

That was a battle to be sure, thankyou for the education and perseverance.

[@Kurumidesu]

I am curious now how long you were out there filming! Great video, I can't wait to see more on Vanatru. :)

Indeed the process of making a video takes a very long time. From the research until the final edition it's a very very long process. On this particular videos I was there for an hour because I couldn't stand the noise anymore, but some videos take longer than others. THe process of research takes longer. For instance, when I did the videos about Baldr, the research took half a year. I plan on eventually do a video about Ymir and also Ullr, and the research on those two already took an entire year. But it is the final work that counts hehe.

[@BrightpathwaysNet4U]

By the gods....the metal birds....too funny!!! I think I will laugh about it many times throughout my day. Enjoyed the whole video. It truly was a miracle you got great content from your great work. Thanks!!

[@keenanarthur8381]

I appreciate Freyja's beautiful, multivalent nature quite a bit. I have yet to work much with Freyr or Njord as I've been focusing on other paradigms lately, but I should get around to it relatively soon.

[@christinapabers6040]

Yes I actually wondered if there was opposition to this content because of the aggressive interference on the part of technology and flying objects. I was glad that you acknowledged it after your session was over.

[@alanabrynnesmith8348]

The bloopers at the end😂😂. "Leave me alone you metal birds." I feel like this video was not only informative but full of great things to put on tshirts.

[@ov_nothing6511]

lol "metal birds" 🤘, thanks for sharing your wisdom, unique video, could you please create a video on what gods the Lombards "worshipped" before and after theire migration? (your choice though, if not, no worries brother). have a good day :)

[@00ddub]

Great video, thank you 🙏🏻

[@Abby-ti2xo]

Really interesting! Thank you for uploading this. Now I have some new concepts to research. :)

[@talon7132]

I started my Pagan journey with Wicca. I am half German half Chickasaw Indian. With Norse/Germanic Religio-Magickal workings I have always gravitated to Freyr and Freyja as they are more the Fertility Earth Gods of Wicca

[@ohaidenny9852]

thank you for the captions!💞

[@colinwalmsley1208]

Don’t worry about the planes. Thank you for a very informative presentation you did a great job explaining a detailed topic in an entertaining way! Best regards.

[@AvieMare]

You have a talent for taking complex and confusing information and shaping into a delicious palatable feast for the mind and spirit! I use your information as a study course to further my knowledge of my own ancestors. You offer this freely and without expectation of anything in return. You are what the Lakota. All a “Human Being”. Thank you Arith. Thank you. PS. If you want to see a menace come meet my little Canary Winged Bee Bee Parrot Luna (for Lunatic). She is the incarnation of Loki himself. 😜

[@ladylabradorite9639]

I would consider myself a Northern Tradition/Vanatru Pagan. I am mainly drawn to the Vanir but I am also quite eclectic and ride with my intuition, so I also work with Jotunn and other embodiments and aspects of Nature if I feel so inclined 🌑✨ Always love your informative and entertaining videos!

[@Seraph120]

Your Work a deeply appreciated

[@margaretwhitmer2715]

I am quite excited to hear more about Gullveig

[@lynnamasshardy5224]

Great programme thanks

[@EihwazInitiations]

This is an excellent explanation.

[@margaretwhitmer2715]

Gullveig sounds fascinating. I'd like to learn more about her!

[@joeyscott4299]

Only place I find such Information . Thank you !

[@joeyscott4299]

I should say Knowledge !

[@ringkite]

TIL Arith is a fan of _Cabin Boy_ -- a true man of culture! 🧁⚓⛵

[@sowelu66]

I love plane spotting 😉 Thanks, Arith

[@ww2killerk]

I love the video, what do people who worship the vanir believe when they die? Where do they think they go? When Being part of Vanatru, what are the afterlife’s and how does one get there?

[@mcninclm]

Have you already talked about Gullveig, in detail, previously? If not, would you consider making a video about her?

I haven't, yet. I plan on doing it. Several times I've talked about her on videos and notes within the videos, but I haven't fully developed a a video just for Gullveig. I want to make it right. I want to make a proper one, so I'm just waiting :)

[@nairbvel]

I don't know which segment of the Nordic/Germanic pantheon is associated with noise, chaos, and interruption.... but you sure did get their attention! :-) Thanks for a very informative video.

[@runeguidance1341]

Lolol so funny. I love the ending! Lawn mower, planes, sirens. The best part! Lolol👍

I thought it was a very peaceful place, with lots of trees, a lake, ducks and all.... it was the most chaotic place I've been lately xD . . . bamboozled again . . . I feel like I've been betrayed! lol

[@deathtomichaelknagge4397]

Excellent video. You outdid yourself and thats a feat

[@stewartthomas2642]

Love your stuff kick on love it

[@mikearmbruster2171]

Thank you very much am waiting for any ore on the vanir

[@sit-insforsithis1568]

Great videos ! What about Netherlands ?

[@azurephoenix9546]

I don't understand why they're separate branches at all. Of course, I also think it's weird that people have dedicated altars inside their homes instead of having them outside and their idols all around the house, but I plead frisian pagan on that.😅

[@XENA_O_VANIR]

Metal Birds....lol....Damn Metal Birds.....where’s a big magnet?? LOL!! Love the look on your face when you had to cut and blend film....oh....Love your arm tattoo....I’m still watching a lot of your videos.....do you talk about your tattoos and your believes with them and what you had to do to get them? .......I’m not the only one that talk and use my hands......I do this and talk on the phone when I talk with our patient’s parents.....

[@xbox_cheeto5338]

I think the Aesir also had magic, albeit in different forms as you stated. Wotan for instance discovered the runes, and thus runic divination. In pertaining to the femininity of Vaenir magic, rune casting was usually a male practice, the Aesir being patriarchs.

[@HolyPineCone]

Do you have any examples of places named after ullr? I live in Sweden and this interests me immensely :-) the Main city/town around where I live is called Torsby (Thors village or town). Its not even a city in the juridical sense, its too small. But the locals from the mountains gather there for food and work :-) oh, and another place just next to Torsby is skalleby (town of skulls). Pretty metal I must say

[@draug7966]

I live near a place called Ölmstad and don´t take my word for it but i know i´ve read somewhere that the name originates from Ullr, so it was probably ullstad or ullrstad back then, seems quite likely since there are bronze- and iron age graves in the area and also a hillfort not far away. There is a place called Hullaryd also quite close, not sure but it sounds pretty much like it stems from Ullr.

[@unakawoodand37]

❤ Absolutely Absolute Nature is real...

[@tessjess1]

Have you got any vids on Runes alphabet ?

[@margaretwhitmer2715]

Looks like you wandered into a metal bird flight path. Anyway, as I am a rural dweller, Frey in his aspect as harvest/seed god currently gazes upon me with benign look. This harvest's seeds represent next year's life and on and on eternally. I look forward to hearing more on the Vanir deities.

[@JM-rx2zs]

Life itself s magical.... and so are you!!

[@PoFFizdaMan]

All of this is fascinating, but also completely irrelevant in relation to modern life. That being said, your knowledge and insight into these ancient religious systems is EXTREMELY impressive. You'd make a great historian. ;) P.S. your outtakes are hilarious and yes, airplanes absolutely SUCK!!

[@carlosrivera1989]

Hey Arith thanks for all the info on everything norse-pagan. What is the meaning of the word Saedra? My wife feels it means nature and i feel it means magic. We have a wager going lol.

[@neelamsahu7841]

Thanks God bless you

[@StefanWaldmann]

ooh i feel your pain with those metal birds :D that was a lot of informations, like a lot and i have to think about it for while, thank you very much for your work`!

[@tessjess1]

I follow my path to what i am expected!!

[@kiltedlover]

Hahahahaaa! The blooper real is hilarious!

[@snakeseverywhere3256]

Looks like nature Sounds like downtown L.A.

[@dawntibble5289]

Thank you Arith for this insight into the differences. It made Think about how gods and practices of the Aesir can be seen in Christian celebrations and teachings, but the gods of the Vanir couldn’t be because it represented witchcraft, fertility, sex, green Witcher, seers and hags who were systematically murdered through years of persecution and witch trials by the new patriarchal religious system of Christianity and Catholicism. Dawn

[@space_eko]

Would you be able to recommend reading material for either Asatru or Vanatru? The more rigorous and well argued the better!

[@space_eko]

NotJo indeed

[@lionhartd138]

Ran of the sea? Can you do a video on her? I am named after her ( don't tell my mother that ) and I cannot find out much at all about her.

[@daneelpace7131]

👍interesting stuff... of course lol. May the force be with you 🧙‍♀️ Have some Earl Grey, and a good day! 🍵🥀 (I've been having to deal with metal birds while I'm working, too. But, thankfully I'm not trying to make video)

[@phoenixthundertarot3738]

rotfl you had me laughing my nordic ass off with the plane rotfl that was priceless "i thought this was a haven" blessed be the gods rotfl im going to say that all the time now!

[@shawnm5692]

There is so much to know

[@All-Father-Odin-967]

Loki was on your shoulder on that day! 🤣🤣🤣

[@obi-dawnpenobi1510]

LOL!!! "The place for downtrodden gods!!" I love it!

[@ChelseaEasterling]

haha I like the bloopers!!!

[@Purpleninjawv]

Very good vid

[@MrDizzyvonclutch]

24;50.. I wasn’t going to say anything…. But the lawn mower… lol And when it ran over the twigs to. And now their are commercial airliners flying over your head!!! Ha ha ha!

[@ulurag]

Tack för idag :)

[@dseelenmagie8811]

Arith Härger, brilliant as usual...but damn, I knew you a great host, not a comedian! What else did the Gods grant you? 🤣... don't answer that!