Foreningen Forn Sed is a religious society for those who believe in the Norwegian folklore, the spirits and entities the folklore represents, in addition to gods and other beings from the Norse pantheon. The purpose of the society is keeping alive the old traditions, beliefs and ways, and making interest for the popular faith and the Norse cultural heritage.

Foreningen Forn Sed is recognized by the Norwegian government as a religious society.

Anyone who wishes to restore the Ancient Way in its former glory, reclaim our cultural heritage and honour the ways of the old Gods is welcome to become a member of this society.

Foreningen Forn Sed strongly opposes any nazist, racist and other hostile attitudes and interpretations of the Norse heritage, and rejects any form of prejudice or intolerance.