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“Under the Roman Empire, barbarians were the rural trash of their day. The word "pagan" is derived from the Latin pagus, meaning "country", and Romans used it disparagingly to describe country dwellers. Likewise, "heathen" originally meant those rural types who lived under cover of the heath. Both "pagan" and "heathen" are thus ancient verbal ancestors of "hillbilly.”

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Jim Goad
Jim Goad

Jim Goad, born on June 12, 1961, is a British author known for his work on historical, cultural, and political topics. His writings are characterized by a unique perspective and sharp commentary. more

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