polytheist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who believes in or worships multiple deities or gods.

  - "John is a polytheist and believes in many gods."
  - "The ancient Greeks and Romans were polytheists."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with polytheist
apotheosis , monotheist , polytechnic

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Variants

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polytheism , polytheisms , polytheist , polytheists

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. Polytheism is also known as henotheism when a worshiper focuses on one god among many.

2. The ancient Greeks had over 12,000 gods and goddesses.

3. The concept of polytheism is still present in some modern-day religions, such as Hinduism and Shintoism.

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Related Concepts

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

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

3. Hedonism: The belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good.

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Culture

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Polytheism has a rich cultural history, particularly in ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, Egypt, and India. In these cultures, gods and goddesses were believed to have control over various aspects of nature and human life.

How to Memorize "polytheist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a temple with many statues of gods and goddesses.
   - Visualize a mythological scene with multiple deities interacting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of multiple gods.
   - Think of ancient civilizations with polytheistic beliefs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym POLYTHEIST to remember the meaning: Poly = Many, Theos = Gods.

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