pagan origin

collocation in English

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pagan
adjective
uk
/ˈpeɪ.ɡən/us
/ˈpeɪ.ɡən/
belonging or relating to a religion that worships many gods, especially one that existed before the main ...
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origin
noun
uk
/ˈɒr.ɪ.dʒɪn/us
/ˈɔːr.ə.dʒɪn/
the beginning or cause ...
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(Definition ofpaganandoriginfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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These depict symbols, probably ofpaganorigin, such as a triskelion, pentagram, grotesque devils and other symbols of unclear significance.
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An ancient ritual ofpaganoriginconsisted of a blessing of the earth, the water, and the candles, coinciding with the coming of spring.
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This ancient ritual ofpaganoriginwas performed in order to prevent rabies.
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They refuse participation in ecumenical and interfaith activities, abstain from celebrating religious holidays, and reject many customs they claim have pagan origins.
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The holiday has pagan origins and is part of the traditional family rituals.
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It has been shown that this tradition has pagan origins; the object of veneration was originally the spring, known as "fons moccolitanus".
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It is thought that the farchie celebration has pagan origins the fire representing the purification of the earth and keeping evil spirits at a distance.
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The second proposal is pagan origins for the custom of rolling objects down the hill.
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They consider the cross to be of pagan origins and an object of idol worship.
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They feel that these and many other customs have pagan origins or reflect a nationalistic or political spirit.
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