One difference I think is notable between pagan religion and Christianity....
In Christianity, YHVH is described as defeating Leviathan and Rahab, the dragon-figures of the Bible. By contrast, the old tribal god of my ancestors Thunor was supposed to face Jormundgand at the Ragnarok and fail. An interesting contrast, if I do say so myself. And I wonder what provoked that fatalistic attitude in the Germanic peoples.....
