Jörmundur Ingi Hansen is an Icelandic neopagan leader, designer, businessman and clothing retailer. Trained as a sculptor and known as a prominent member of Reykjavík's hippie scene, he co-founded the Icelandic neopagan organization Ásatrúarfélagið in 1972, co-creating its rituals, liturgy and clothing. From 1994 to 2002, he led the organization, holding the title allsherjargoði; during his time in office, Ásatrúarfélagið experienced significant membership growth, acquired a building in Reykjavík and constructed a pagan burial ground designed by Jörmundur. An internal conflict led to his removal from the position, and in 2004 he left and became the leader of a small splinter group.
Jörmundur Ingi Hansen being sworn in as allsherjargoði in 1994
Sveinbjörn Beinteinsson in 1991
Jörmundur designed the pagan burial ground in Reykjavík.
Ásatrúarfélagið, also known simply as Ásatrú, is an Icelandic religious organisation of heathenry. It was founded on the first day of summer in 1972, and granted recognition as a registered religious organization in 1973, allowing it to conduct legally binding ceremonies and collect a share of the church tax. The Allsherjargoði is the chief religious official.
Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson and other members of Ásatrúarfélagið walk to a blót at Þingvellir in the summer of 2009.
Jörmundur Ingi is sworn in as allsherjargoði in July 1994.
Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, fourth allsherjargoði, at a ceremony in June 2009
The Ásatrú graveyard in Reykjavík