a person believing in a religion that worships many deities, especially one that existed before the major world religions
heiden
(ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)
paean
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
historische voorstelling
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
protest
to avoid or escape something, especially by being clever, deceptive, or skillful
ontwijken
capable of becoming or being made perfect
perfecteerbaar
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
oppervlakkig
a person who suffers the consequences of others people's wrongdoings
zondebok
to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size
schalen
official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming
bureaucratie
having an excessive emotional quality, often in a way that seems overly sentimental or self-pitying
sentimenteel
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
maelstrom
an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true
legende
(physics) the universal force of attraction between any pair of objects with mass
zwaartekracht
a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features
genre