heathenism

Meanings

• noun

  The religious beliefs and practices of people who do not follow a monotheistic religion, such as Christianity, Islam, or Judaism.

  - "He grew up in a heathen land where the people worshipped many gods."
  - "Despite being a heathen, she had a strong moral compass."

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Variants

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heathen , heathendom , heathendoms , heathenism , heathenisms , heathenize , heathenized , heathenizes , heathenizing , heathens

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Etymology

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Originally used to refer to people who did not follow the Christian religion, derived from Old English 'heathen' meaning 'pagan'.

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Trivia

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1. Heathenism is also known as 'ethnic religion' or 'traditional religion'.

2. The term 'heathen' comes from the Old English word 'heathen', meaning 'pagan' or 'gentile'.

3. Some modern heathen groups, such as Asatru and Odinism, have revived and adapted ancient Norse beliefs for contemporary practice.

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Related Concepts

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1. paganism: A term often used interchangeably with heathenism, referring to the religious practices and beliefs of people prior to the establishment of monotheistic religions.

2. polytheism: A religious belief in multiple gods or deities, common in many heathen traditions.

3. animism: A belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence.

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Culture

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Heathenism, also known as paganism, encompasses a wide range of religious beliefs and practices from various ancient cultures, including Norse, Greek, Roman, Celtic, and Egyptian. These religions often centered around nature deities and the cycles of the seasons.

How to Memorize "heathenism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a village with thatched huts, people dressed in furs, and a large bonfire in the center, surrounded by trees and the night sky.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with ancient ruins, mythological creatures, and nature deities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that heathenism starts with the letter 'H' and is associated with the history of humanity before monotheistic religions.

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