Heathen is an Anglo-Saxon term that literally meaning "heath inhabitant."
- The heath is the territory outside of the village.
- After Christianity, individuals who wanted to keep traditional customs moved to the heath, thus the name.
It became synonymous with the term "Pagan," often with the connotation of a harsh, uneducated barbarian.
- Neo-Pagans who follow Northern European traditions have regained the term. It is now proudly utilized.
- Asatru is another name for Asatru.
- Hechiceria is a Spanish word that means "witchcraft" or "magic." It also means "the craft."
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