of contemporary Germanic paganism have developed traditions of blót rituals celebrated in a contemporary context since the 1970s. In these practices, animal sacrifice is usually replaced with offerings of food or drink, although there remains a large focus on sharing food and strengthening relationships. See also Housel Lác Żertwa Notes References Bammesberger, Alfred (1990). Die Morphologie der urgermanischen Nomens. Heidelberg: Carl Winters Universitätsverlag. . Näsström, Britt-Mari (Oslo 2001). Blot: Tro og offer i det førkristne Norden. . Orel, Vladimir (2003). A Handbook of Germanic Etymology. Leiden: Brill. . Steinsland, G.; Meulengracht Sørensen, P. (1998). Människor och makter i vikingarnas värld. . External links a-time-for-blot- Knowst How to Blot Definition of Blót – Zöega dict. Blót explained according to Heithni Anglo-Saxon paganism Germanic animal sacrifice Ceremonies Viking practices Spiritual practice