asafolkEtymologyThe first element is cognate to the first element of Ásatrú, and derives from Old Norse or Icelandic áss (“god”). The second element is folk.asafolk means the Æsir. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 83 out of 100.nounThe Æsir.“BALDER, the god of the summer, was Odin's son, and he was the brightest and best of all the Asafolk.”Followers of Heathenry.“All Asatru organizations, publications, independent kindreds, and just plain Asafolk are asked to take part.”