Polytheism - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Polytheism :  (noun)

1: belief in multiple Gods [ant: monotheism]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Polytheism : \Pol"y*the*ism\, n. [Poly- _ Gr. ? cf. F. polyth['e]isme.] The doctrine of, or belief in, a plurality of gods.

In the Old Testament, the gradual development of polytheism from the primitive monotheism may be learned. --Shaff-Herzog.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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