Paganos
Paganos is a term that has been used historically to refer to people who practiced indigenous religions in contrast to adherents of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, particularly during the Roman Empire and the early Middle Ages. The word originates from the Latin "paganus," which originally meant "country dweller" or "rustic." As Christianity became the dominant religion in the Roman Empire, those who continued to practice older, pre-Christian traditions, often associated with rural areas, came to be referred to by this term.
The practices of pagans varied greatly across different regions and cultures. These religions were often polytheistic,
In modern times, the term "pagan" has been revived by various contemporary spiritual movements that draw inspiration