No. Europe is not a country, it is a continent. And yes, some parts of Germany and France had pagan religions.
Pagan people can be found on almost every continent and in every country in the world. There are many various religions and practices that have come to be known as Pagan. The word Pagan stems from the Latin words Pagani and Paganus meaning people who dwell (live) in the country.
Pagan stems from the Latin Pagani and Paganus meaning "those who dwell (live) in the country"
They were held in honour of the god Zeus. Christian emperor Theodosius showed his Christian tolerance by banning them.
According to the site "Holier Than Thou" there are many holidays that have pagan influences. Some pagan holidays that have been adopted by Christians include Halloween and Valentine's Day.
In "Beowulf," there are elements of pagan traditions such as references to fate, wyrd, and the power of ancestral spirits. The poem also includes beliefs in supernatural beings like Grendel and his mother, highlighting a blend of pagan and Christian influences. Overall, "Beowulf" reflects a transitional period where Christian beliefs were starting to replace older pagan rituals and beliefs.
Okay, we have to make this clear. Witches are Pagan/Wiccans who practice spells. Witchcraft is NOT a paranormal thing. They live in every country in the world.
The Celts were believers of a Nature Religion. They didn't call themselves Pagan. When the Roman Empire came to the Ireland, they called the country dwellers as Pagans. The word "Pagan" was a slang term those days to put down (degrade) someone lower or uncivilized. Later the word "Pagan" became a word to call the old religion on the country dwellers.
Paganism is found in almost every country in the world. It is not a centralized religion, and thus it can be found almost anywhere.
Since Paganism is the oldest and original religion, I believe you could say that Paganism and thus pagans influences all religions in the world. It's hard to believe but many religions based their belief systems on preexisting pagan beliefs. One example would be the trinity of the Catholic church is based on pagan beliefs.
Nicole Pagan goes by Pagan, and Nikki.
Mariangela Pagan goes by Mari Pagan.