polytheism

Meanings

• A religious belief in or worship of multiple deities or gods.

  - "Ancient Greece was known for its polytheistic religion."
  - "The Romans adopted many gods from the Greeks in their polytheistic beliefs."

• The belief in and worship of many gods or goddesses.

  - "Polytheism was common among ancient civilizations such as Egypt and India."
  - "Many indigenous cultures around the world practice polytheistic religions."

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Variants

List of all variants of polytheism that leads to same result
polytheism , polytheisms , polytheist , polytheists

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek words 'polys' meaning 'many' and 'theos' meaning 'god'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks believed in over 12,000 gods and goddesses.

2. The ancient Romans adopted many Greek gods and gave them Roman names.

3. Polytheism is still practiced by some indigenous cultures around the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Monotheism: The belief in and worship of a single god or deity.

2. H Henotheism: The belief in one god while acknowledging the existence of other gods but giving primary devotion to one.

3. Animism: The belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence.

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Culture

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Polytheism has been a significant part of human history, with many ancient civilizations practicing it. It has influenced literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For instance, Greek mythology is rich in gods and goddesses, each with their unique stories and characteristics.

How to Memorize "polytheism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pantheon filled with various gods and goddesses.
   - Visualize ancient temples dedicated to these deities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'polytheism' with 'ancient civilizations' and 'gods'.
   - Think of 'Greek mythology' when you hear the word 'polytheism'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'poly' means 'many' and 'theism' means 'god belief'.
   - Think of 'poly' as many and 'theism' as gods.

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