Sweartfenn Theod is a group practicing the religion known
as Theodism. Theodism is a revival of pre-Christian
Germanic religiosity focused on the communal and hierarchal
structure of Germanic tribal people.
"Sweartfenn" means "Black Swamp" in the Anglo-Saxon
language. The founding members of the theod are from
a region of Ohio once known as The Great Black Swamp. The
Great Black Swamp covered a large area of land in what is
now Northeastern Indiana and Northwestern Ohio. Prior
to settlement, the landscape consisted mainly of marshes
with interspersed dry areas of prairie and forest.
The swamp was one of the last areas of Ohio to be
developed. Once the swamps were drained and the land
cleared, it became and remains a very productive farming
region.
We currently have members living in North Western Ohio and
Massachusetts. There are fainings held in both places to
celebrate the holy-tides. We will consider prospective
members from outside these areas, given that you are
willing to travel occasionally for personal instruction and
to celebrate at our events. If you would like to learn more
about Sweartfenn Theod or have questions about Theodism in
general, please contact us.
