Theodish belief is a Polytheistic faith, and our Gods and Goddesses were worshipped across Europe and carried around the world by the folk through travel, trade, and even conquest. There are a number of excellent books and websites where you can find an overview or in-depth analysis of one or more of the gods of the pre-Christian Germanic peoples. Ours are the gods of the Norse (Vikings), the Anglo-Saxons, and the “migration era” Germanic tribes (the Goths, Vandals, Burgundians, Franks, and so forth).
The Gods of Theodish belief are only one part of our faith, as there is more to any worldview than just one perspective. We firmly believe in the value and power of nature, and there are many manifestations of that power, which are generally understood by us in that we recognize that the world around us is alive with spirits of wood, stone, water, and even the home. These beings were known to our ancestors by many names; tomten, nissen, land wights, hidden folk, and many more besides. We honor them as well, as friends and allies.
Another major focus of our folkway is Ancestor veneration. Our ancestors, as kinsmen, are often just as invested in our success as we are, since bringing honor to the family name also serves to elevate them. We study and work towards emulating their worldview even in this modern world that is often diametrically opposed to how our ancestors lived. These days, there are few of us who live off the land, grow our own food, or raise and slaughter animals to supply our meat. The result can create a spiritual and metaphysical disconnect that we feel it is important to overcome. While it is not always possible to live that way all the time, we learn and develop the skills as an homage to the ways of the ancestors. Some of our ritual feasts now are made from meat we raised, slaughtered, and processed.