Rokkatru

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proper noun

A form of Norse neopaganism or Asatru that focuses on veneration of the Jotun and chaotic deities such as Loki.

OriginOld Norse røkkr →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A form of Norse neopaganism or Asatru that focuses on veneration of the Jotun and chaotic deities such as Loki.

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

    2019, Ryan Smith, The Way of Fire and Ice: The Living Tradition of Norse Paganism, page 9
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    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.

    2019, Theorodic Dukka, A Heathen's Guide Experiences & Advice On Magic & Spiritworking, pages 7–8

    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).

    2022, Lea Svendsen, Loki and Sigyn: Lessons on Chaos, Laughter & Loyalty from the Norse Gods, page 89

Origin

  1. Old Norserøkkr“twilight”
  2. EnglishRokkatru

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

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APA

Rokkatru. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Rokkatru

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“Rokkatru.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Rokkatru. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Rokkatru,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Rokkatru.

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