Demipagan

/ˌdɛmɪˈpeɪɡən/ adjective

Definition

Partially pagan or combining pagan and non-pagan elements; having some characteristics of paganism but not fully pagan.

Etymology

From 'demi-' (half) + 'pagan' (from Latin 'paganus' originally meaning rustic or rural, later applied to non-Christian peoples). The compound emerged in religious historical discourse to describe syncretistic practices and partially converted populations.

Kelly Says

Many European folk traditions are demipagan—they're officially Christian but packed with ancient pagan rituals, like Christmas trees (originally pagan solstice symbols) now decorated in Christian homes.

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