"Vanatru" meaning in English

See Vanatru in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Old Norse vanir (“Vanir”) + trú (“faith”), after the pattern of Ásatrú. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|non|vanir||Vanir}} Old Norse vanir (“Vanir”) Head templates: {{en-prop}} Vanatru
  1. A form of Norse neopaganism or Asatru that focuses on veneration of the Vanir deities. Categories (topical): Germanic paganism
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