Pagan: This word has many unrelated meanings. Some definitions are:
* Wiccans and other Neopagans sometimes use Pagan as a synonym for Neopagan.
* Religious and social conservatives often use the term as a general-purpose "snarl" word to refer to cultures and religions very different from the speaker's.
* a person who is neither Christian, a Muslim or a Jew.
* an animistic, spirits-and-essences filled belief system, usually polytheistic. It is based upon direct perception of the forces of nature and usually involves the use of idols, talismans and taboos in order to convey respect for these forces and beings.
Polytheist: one who believes in the existence of more than one deity. A polytheist often believes in both Gods and Goddesses. Often confused with "henotheist."