Difference between Paganism and Heathenism

What is the difference between Paganism and Heathenism?

Paganism as a noun is local religions practiced before the introduction of christianity. while Heathenism as a noun is paganism, heathendom

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Local religions practiced before the introduction of Christianity. A class of religions often associated with nature rituals.

Example sentence: Strength was the virtue of paganism; obedience is the virtue of Christianity.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: paganism, heathendomunchristian state or condition

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