Paganism gaining popularity in prison

Asatru is becoming popular in US prisons.

Asatru is often referred to as Odinism, although some followers believe the two are separate religions. It is a polytheistic, pre-Christian faith native to Scandinavia whose adherents worship gods including Thor and Odin.

Many white supremacists have become adherents of the religion and have found justification for violence in the religion, although Asatru leaders deny this. Some say the religion promotes a warrior mentality that celebrates raw physical power and domination and may inspire violence in adherents.