Meanings
- pluralplural onlyuncommonThe Æsir.
BALDER, the god of the summer, was Odin's son, and he was the brightest and best of all the Asafolk.
1882, James Baldwin, “Stories from the Northern Myths”, in St. Nicholas, volume 9, page 8791 more example
"And I spare your life on one condition only,—that you go at once from hence, and nevermore presume to come into the company of Asafolk." "I promise all that you ask," said Loki, trembling more than ever. "Let me go." Thor stepped aside; […]
1904, James Baldwin, Hero Tales - Germanicmodernpluralplural onlyuncommonlifestyleFollowers of Heathenry.
Gamlinginn claims pines have spiritual significance for Asafolk.
1997, Lina, volume 2, issue 4 (Heathen Journal), Second Annual Yggdrasil Day (Charles Spratling)2 more examples
All Asatru organizations, publications, independent kindreds, and just plain Asafolk are asked to take part.
1996, Lina, Ostara, volume 1, issue 4 (Heathen Journal), An Open Message to All AsafolkMost Asafolk seem to have the attitude 'I found the gods, and I'm better off for it.'
1998, Lina, volume 4, issue 2 (Heathen Journal), News and Announcements (Dave Haxton)
Origin
The first element is cognate to the first element of Ásatrú, and derives from Old Norse or Icelandic áss (“god”). The second element is folk.
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Asafolk. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Asafolk
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