Yes, there were pagans before the advent of Christianity. Paganism refers to the various polytheistic religious beliefs and practices that existed prior to the dominance of Christianity in the Western world. These pagans worshiped multiple gods and goddesses, engaging in rituals and ceremonies to gain favor or appease their deities. Paganism was a prevalent belief system among ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans, who worshiped gods like Zeus, Apollo, and Athena. These gods represented different aspects of life and were often associated with natural phenomena, like the sky or the sun. In addition to the Greek and Roman pantheon, there were various other pagan traditions across different regions.

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Miss Almira Gulch, simply known as Miss Gulch is a minor antagonist in The Wizard of Oz. She is the strict neighbour of Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, and Dorothy Gale and the Wicked Witch's Kansas counterpart.

She was portrayed by the late Margaret Hamilton, who also portrayed the Wicked Witch of the West and the Wicked Witch of the East.

In addition to the Greek and Roman pantheon, there were various other pagan traditions across different regions. Nordic paganism, for example, was practiced by the ancient Scandinavians and involved the worship of gods like Odin, Thor, and Freyja. Celtic paganism was prevalent in ancient Ireland and Scotland, with gods and goddesses like Lugh and Morrigan.

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Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, run to their farm in Kansas after an encounter with Miss Gulch, who hit Toto on the back with a rake. No one at the farm seems interested in this, however. Miss Gulch arrives and announces that she will have Toto destroyed because Toto bit her on one of her legs and she got the sheriff to give her an order for it. She takes Toto away in a basket on her bike, but Toto escapes and runs back to Dorothy. Realizing Miss Gulch will return for him, Dorothy and Toto decide to run away. She did not arrive as the tornado struck the farm.

Inside the tornado, Dorothy saw Miss Gulch riding on her bicycle, but Miss Gulch suddenly transformed into the Wicked Witch of the East. Her bicycle becomes a broom at that same moment.

It is unknown if Miss Gulch suffered the same fate as the Witch of the East (Given she turned into her) or is killed during the storm while bicycling back to her home or the Gales will be paid another visit by her looking to take Toto away again. However, in most professional play productions, the script used often has Uncle Henry mention to Dorothy when she wakes up that, "A telephone pole fell on her". While that was her fate in the theatrical adaptations, it can be implied to be the same in the film.

Paganism was often intertwined with nature and the cycles of the seasons, with rituals and festivals marking important agricultural or astronomical events. These practices varied across different cultures, but they generally involved offerings, prayers, and ceremonies conducted by priests or priestesses. The arrival of Christianity in the Roman Empire marked a significant challenge to paganism. With its monotheistic belief in one God and claims of divine revelation, Christianity sought to convert pagan populations and establish its dominance. The gradual acceptance and later adoption of Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire led to the decline and eventual disappearance of many pagan traditions. Today, paganism still exists in various forms, often referred to as neopaganism. These modern pagan beliefs typically draw inspiration from ancient practices and incorporate nature worship, polytheism, and spiritual connection to the divine. Neopaganism represents a revival or reinterpretation of pre-Christian traditions and continues to be a minority religious movement in the Western world..

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Before the Cross: Examining the World of Pre-Christian Paganism