Heathens, and particularly those who worship idols. The term
came into use after the establishment of Christianity, the cities and
great towns affording the first converts. The Heathens were called
Pagans, from _pagus_, a village,” because they were then found chiefly
in remote country places; but we use the term commonly for all who do
not receive the Jewish, Christian, or Mohammedan religions.
came into use after the establishment of Christianity, the cities and
great towns affording the first converts. The Heathens were called
Pagans, from _pagus_, a village,” because they were then found chiefly
in remote country places; but we use the term commonly for all who do
not receive the Jewish, Christian, or Mohammedan religions.