paganism

Example Sentences

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According to scholars of Scandinavian studies, many widely held beliefs about Vikings and Old Norse paganism cannot be confirmed through modern scientific methods.

From Science Daily

My souvenir wooden Easter egg has many meanings written atop it — paganism, Christianity, and most of all, contradiction.

From Salon

Lohengrin comes, as well, from a more divine realm to save Elsa from persecution amid conflict and mercurial alliances — between paganism and monotheism, between the Holy Roman Empire and opposing forces.

From New York Times

In Europe, this transition from “paganism” took many centuries and has never been fully completed.

From Scientific American

But scientists say her long-buried trove will shed new light on life in 7th century England, a time when Christianity was battling with paganism for people’s allegiance.

From Seattle Times