paganism
[pey-guh-niz-uh m]
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Origin of paganism
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Examples from the Web for paganism
Contemporary Examples
Yes, as a figure, “Santa Claus” has his roots in early Christian Europe, Dutch folklore, and Germanic paganism.
There are so many branches of Paganism and there are also different ways to practice these faiths.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Carlton Gebbia Really Practices WitchcraftErin Cunningham
October 23, 2013
Historical Examples
Nor was this love of poetry lost with the transition from paganism to Christianity.
Hymns and Hymnwriters of DenmarkJens Christian Aaberg
Christianity has been judged at its best, paganism at its worst.
The Legacy of GreeceVarious
In the popular Trastevere quarter she had a temple until the end of paganism.
The Oriental Religions in Roman PaganismFranz Cumont
This innovation in the Roman paganism was full of consequences.
The Oriental Religions in Roman PaganismFranz Cumont
In paganism a cult does not die violently, but after long decay.
The Oriental Religions in Roman PaganismFranz Cumont
Word Origin and History for paganism
n.
early 15c., from Church Latin paganismus, from paganus (see pagan).
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper