"Rokkatru" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Old Norse røkkr (“twilight”) + trú (“faith”), referencing Ragnarok, the apocalyptic battle foretold in Norse mythology, itself from regin (“gods”) + rǫk (“fate, judgment”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|non|røkkr||twilight}} Old Norse røkkr (“twilight”) Head templates: {{en-prop}} Rokkatru
  1. A form of Norse neopaganism or Asatru that focuses on veneration of the Jotun and chaotic deities such as Loki. Categories (topical): Germanic paganism
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