POLYTHEISM

polytheism

(noun) belief in multiple Gods

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

polytheism (countable and uncountable, plural polytheisms)

The belief in the existence of multiple gods.

Anagrams

• polyethism

Source: Wiktionary


Pol"y*the*ism, n. Etym: [Poly- + Gr. polythéisme.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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