Definitions for polytheism
ˈpɒl i θiˌɪz əm, ˌpɒl iˈθi ɪz əmpo·ly·the·ism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. polytheismnoun

   belief in multiple Gods

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. polytheismnoun

   The belief of the existence of many gods.

2. Etymology: From French polythéisme (ca. 1580), English from the early 17th century,

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Polytheismnoun

   The doctrine of plurality of gods.

   Etymology: πολὺς and θεὸς; polytheïsme, Fr.

   The first author of polytheism, Orpheus, did plainly assert one supreme God. Edward Stillingfleet.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Polytheism

   Polytheism is the belief in multiple deities, which are usually assembled into a pantheon of gods and goddesses, along with their own religious sects and rituals. Polytheism is a type of theism. Within theism, it contrasts with monotheism, the belief in a singular God who is, in most cases, transcendent. In religions that accept polytheism, the different gods and goddesses may be representations of forces of nature or ancestral principles; they can be viewed either as autonomous or as aspects or emanations of a creator deity or transcendental absolute principle (monistic theologies), which manifests immanently in nature (panentheistic and pantheistic theologies). Polytheists do not always worship all the gods equally; they can be henotheists, specializing in the worship of one particular deity, or kathenotheists, worshiping different deities at different times. Polytheism was the typical form of religion before the development and spread of the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which enforce monotheism. It is well documented throughout history, from prehistory and the earliest records of ancient Egyptian religion and ancient Mesopotamian religion to the religions prevalent during Classical antiquity, such as ancient Greek religion and ancient Roman religion, and in ethnic religions such as Germanic, Slavic, and Baltic paganism and Native American religions.

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1. polytheism

   Polytheism is the belief in or worship of multiple deities, which are usually assembled into a pantheon of gods and goddesses, along with their own religions and rituals. These deities are typically distinguished through their individual specializations, powers, and functions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Polytheismnoun

   the doctrine of, or belief in, a plurality of gods

2. Etymology: [Poly- + Gr. cf. F. polythisme.]

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1. Polytheism

   Polytheism is the worship or belief in multiple deities usually assembled into a pantheon of gods and goddesses, along with their own religions and rituals. Polytheism is a religious construct and a type of theism. Within theism, it contrasts with monotheism, the belief in a singular God. Polytheists do not always worship all the gods equally, but can be henotheists, specializing in the worship of one particular deity. Other polytheists can be kathenotheists, worshiping different deities at different times. Polytheism was the typical form of religion during the Bronze Age and Iron Age, up to the Axial Age and the gradual development of monotheism or pantheism, and atheism. It is well documented in historical religions of Classical antiquity, especially Greek polytheism and Roman polytheism, and after the decline of Greco-Roman polytheism in tribal religions such as Germanic paganism or Slavic mythology. There are various polytheistic religions practiced today, for example Shintoism, Chinese folk religion, Thelema, Wicca, Druidry, Taoism, Ásatrú and Candomble. Hinduism is sometimes included in this listing; but despite the presence of polytheistic elements it is contains pantheistic and monotheism ones as well and has been classed as a "pantheism with polytheistic elements"

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Polytheism

   a belief in a plurality of gods each with a sphere of his own, and each in general a personification of some elemental power concerned in the government of the world.

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1. polytheism

   the practice of religion of multiple gods or deities.

   "I have many gods in my religion"

   
   

   Submitted by theone on May 7, 2015  

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1. • Theism

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of polytheism in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of polytheism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=polytheism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Polytheism
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=polytheism
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytheism
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polytheism
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=polytheism
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=polytheism
9. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Polytheism