They tried to retaliate by denouncing Hindu festivals as heathen idolatry. Several written sources mention statues of heathen gods. The prophet Ezekiel condemns both as guilty of religious and political alliance with heathen nations. The game was embedded in ritual practices which Father Paiva regarded as heathen superstitions. Adam characterises Eric as a heathen and initially very hostile to the Christian religion. The victors began plundering and burning heathen sanctuaries. He saw Satanism as "an introduction to more indigenous heathen beliefs". "Uncircumcised" is used in conjunction with "tame" (unpure) for heathen (). Such, at least, is the belief of the heathen. Among those auditioned were Lee Altus of Heathen and Eric Meyer of Dark Angel. Historians provide varying estimates for the size of the Great Heathen Army. Additional festivals are also marked by Heathen practice throughout the year. Heathen themes also appeared in the neofolk genre. He later worked as a guest musician on the Oasis album "Heathen Chemistry". He was replaced by Heathen guitarist Lee Altus.