Rokkatru

English

Etymology

From Old Norse røkkr (“twilight”) + trú (“faith”), referencing Ragnarok, the apocalyptic battle foretold in Norse mythology, itself from regin (“gods”) + rǫk (“fate, judgment”).

Proper noun

Rokkatru

1. A form of Norse neopaganism or Asatru that focuses on veneration of the Jotun and chaotic deities such as Loki.
   • 2019, Ryan Smith, The Way of Fire and Ice: The Living Tradition of Norse Paganism, page 9:

     Vanatru and Rokkatru are newer traditions that branched off from Asatru.

   • 2019, Theorodic Dukka, A Heathen's Guide Experiences & Advice On Magic & Spiritworking‎^[1], pages 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.

   • 2022, Lea Svendsen, Loki and Sigyn: Lessons on Chaos, Laughter & Loyalty from the Norse Gods‎^[2], page 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).