heathen

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The story of the "heathen," writes Stanford religious studies professor Kathryn Gin Lum, in her new book, "Heathen: Religion and Race in American History," is a familiar one.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2022

With Toy shelved, the prolific musician instead focused on what would eventually become his 2002 album Heathen.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2021

Or one of the Great Heathen Army — Viking warriors from Scandinavia — that invaded England by the thousands and set up camp outside, conquering what was then the Kingdom of Mercia.

From Washington Post • Jul. 17, 2021

Epona Heathen, 33, used to have a different name and used to live in Oakland, Calif., working at a thrift store.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2020

There is often in Bret Harte a subtle blending of satire and humor, notably in that masterpiece of satirical humor, the Heathen Chinee.

From The Life of Bret Harte With Some Account of the California Pioneers by Merwin, Henry Childs