👉 Heathenism refers to a set of beliefs, customs, and practices that originated in the ancient Nordic peoples of Scandinavia and Germany. These beliefs were deeply rooted in the natural world and their cultural traditions often reflected the humanistic values of these societies. Heathens believed that all living beings were created by a higher power and that they should worship this deity to maintain balance and harmony within society. In contrast, paganism is characterized by an emphasis on nature, individualism, and rejection of organized
