heathen
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"Heathen" is a story about religion but also about race, colonialism, empire and identity — particularly American identity.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2022
Or one of the Great Heathen Army — Viking warriors from Scandinavia — that invaded England by the thousands and set up camp outside, conquering what was then the Kingdom of Mercia.
From Washington Post • Jul. 17, 2021
Epona Heathen, 33, used to have a different name and used to live in Oakland, Calif., working at a thrift store.
From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2020
The 2002 album Heathen saw a long-awaited return to form for the indefinable master of rock style, and the man who, throughout his long and varied career, influenced everyone from Iggy Pop to Boy George.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2016
The Gazarim, from the bare observing of the good and bad Omens, by the Entrails of Beasts, flying of Birds, &c. were turn’d to Sacrists or Priests of the Heathen Idols and Sacrificers.
From The History of the Devil As Well Ancient as Modern: In Two Parts by Defoe, Daniel
Vocabulary lists containing heathen
"Beowulf," Vocabulary from the epic poem
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 20–25
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