GK
WORLD HISTORY
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an amphibian with many legs
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the worship of many gods
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the worship of one god
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the worship of no god/gods
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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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Polytheism is belief in many gods-it’s kind of the opposite of monotheism, which is belief in one god. If you believe in polytheism, you have a bunch of gods to thank or blame.
Detailed explanation-4: -Greco-Roman religion. majolica plate. Early Indo-Iranian religions. Ahura Mazdā Classical and modern Hinduism. Bengaluru, India: Shiva statue.