Definition of polytheism Polytheism

/pɑˈliˌθiɪzʌm/ - [paleetheeizum] - pol•y•the•ism

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What does polytheism mean?

Noun Plural: polytheisms
polytheism - belief in multiple Gods
		monotheism belief in a single God
		theism the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods

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polytheism
pol′i-thē-izm, n. the doctrine of a plurality of gods.—v.i. Pol′ytheise, to adhere to, or conform to, polytheism.—n. Pol′ytheist, a believer in many gods.—adjs. Polytheist′ic, -al.—adv. Polytheist′ically. [Gr. polys, many, theos, a god.]

Polytheism means believing in many gods. A person that believes in polytheism is called a polytheist. A religion with polytheism can be called a polytheistic religion.

Usually, a polytheistic religion has a set of stories about the gods. This is called mythology. The most famous and complete mythology is Greek mythology.

Other ancient people who were polytheists include the Celts and the Norse. Modern people who are polytheists include Pagans, such as Celtic Reconstructionist Pagans and Asatruar.