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Polytheism: meaning, definitions and examples

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polytheism

 

[ ˈpɒlɪθiɪzəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious beliefs

Polytheism is the belief in or worship of more than one god.

Synonyms

belief in multiple gods, polytheistic belief

Examples of usage

  • Many ancient civilizations practiced polytheism, such as the Greeks and Romans.
  • In polytheism, each god typically has a specific domain or area of influence.
  • Some modern religions, like Hinduism, are considered polytheistic due to the belief in multiple deities.
  • Polytheism can involve complex pantheons of gods and goddesses.
  • The concept of polytheism contrasts with monotheism, which believes in a single deity.

Translations

Translations of the word "polytheism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 politeísmo

🇮🇳 बहुदेववाद

🇩🇪 Polytheismus

🇮🇩 polyteisme

🇺🇦 багатобожжя

🇵🇱 politeizm

🇯🇵 多神教 (たしんきょう)

🇫🇷 polythéisme

🇪🇸 politeísmo

🇹🇷 politeizm

🇰🇷 다신교 (多神敎)

🇸🇦 تعدد الآلهة

🇨🇿 polyteismus

🇸🇰 polyteizmus

🇨🇳 多神教 (duōshénjiào)

🇸🇮 politeizem

🇮🇸 fjölgyðistrú

🇰🇿 көпқұдайшылық

🇬🇪 პოლითეიზმი (politeizmi)

🇦🇿 politeizm

🇲🇽 politeísmo

Word origin

The concept of polytheism dates back to ancient civilizations, where multiple gods and goddesses were worshipped for various aspects of life. It was a common practice in societies like Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Polytheistic beliefs often involved rituals, sacrifices, and ceremonies to appease different deities. Over time, monotheistic religions gained prominence, leading to the decline of polytheism in many parts of the world. However, some cultures and religions still uphold polytheistic traditions and beliefs.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,970, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.