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WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Polytheism
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Atheism
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Monotheism
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. Polytheism is well documented in historical religions of classical antiquity, especially Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.
Detailed explanation-3: -Belief in the existence of a divine reality; usually referring to monotheism (one God), as opposed to pantheism (all is God), polytheism (many gods), and atheism (without God).
Detailed explanation-4: -Greco-Roman religion. majolica plate. Early Indo-Iranian religions. Ahura Mazdā Classical and modern Hinduism. Bengaluru, India: Shiva statue.