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 Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 8:11 pm
Please pardon my spelling. I have searched all over the internet and most of it just starts to confuse me. How does one become a gothi (priest) or gythia (priestess) or Asatru? What does that person have to go threw and where can you study for it?
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 9:54 am
Alright, a little history lesson here...
A Gothi/Goði was more than "a priest" but also somewhat of a politician. They were leaders of a large gathering of heathens as smaller gatherings could easily be led through their ritual by the head of the household. Goðar would serve as legislation and judges as well as religious leaders and as such they needed to memorize the local law. In modern systems, a person who is exceedingly well versed in the old ways and capable of teaching and leading people (ACCURATELY) are often referred to as Goðar.
StórGoði or "grand" gothi, is who leads the other Goðar.
Gyðja originally refers to "goddess" not priestess, but in modern times is used for Goðar that are female.
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 1:48 pm
Awesome you Rock Miniar. I'm writing a story and that will really help with it.
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Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 5:17 am
That's just a little quick and simple version of the thing. Feel free to ask me if you want any more details and I'll go dig 'em up.
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:33 am
Heilsan Allir,
The below words were penned by Jon Grimsteinr. They speak of the role of Gothar very well to my mind.
Ver thu heil
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I lead a Kindred, in Central Indiana. We've been a functioning Kindred since late ' 94. I was asked by several Folks who were all getting together, at my house to do Blots, that I was presiding at, to do this. I have been priest, friend, leader, teacher, etc, in the Pagan/Heathen Community, for many years, before I "came home" to Asatru. In my experience, A Gothi does serve as priest, but he serves the Kindred also, in many roles.
A Gothi's role depends very much on the strength, of the Gothi, his wherewithal, his leadership and wisdom, as well as his priestship. As Gothi, he provides the Hof, or place of Assembly, provides the Feast, provides Mead & Ale, for assemblies, assembles the Kindred, presides at Blots & Sumbels, gifts his Gythja, and Kinsmen, at Jul, & Birthdays(?). He also sometimes serves as the "lightning rod", for the Kindred, absorbing jolts & charges sent in our direction.
The Gothi, however, serves his Kindred, even prospective members, as Friend, councilor, & benefactor, when he's able. I'm not saying it "must" be this way, but how it works for us.
In the Lore, a Gothi is not only a priest, but a leader, benefactor, councilor, friend, chieftain, defender, and serves at the will of his folk.A Gothi is Known by his *generosity*, as much as by his leadership. If he looks behind him, when he's called, to stand, for his Kindred, and no-one is there. Then he is not a Gothi. Anyone who takes the title, or is given the title, without a Kindred, group to support him or following, is a hollow gothi.
A Gothi must stand for his Kindred, at Althing, as a delegate, if the Kindred chooses to Affiliate with any sort of greater, national organization. There are many factors in the title "Gothi". Each Kindred, each Gothi is different. This is how I see the situastion and have tried to lead my Kindred.
Again, I'm not saying this is how it "MUST" be but how it works for us. and how I see it in the Lore. I'm a lucky man, so far, to have what I have. I have a great Kindred, great Friends, around the country.Just *my * thoughts.
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:12 am
Here is an excellent site that will explain the Role of a Gothar more to you. It takes a lot of dedication and studing to become a Gothi or Gythia. http://www.asatru.org/gothar.htmlFrith and Friendship IcyMay
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