WORLD HISTORY

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: -The five major world religions, by number of adherents worldwide, include Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Buddhism. Out of these, Hinduism and Buddhism can be considered polytheistic.

Detailed explanation-3: -Polytheism by definition is the belief in and worship of many gods. The word “poly” means many, and “theism” means the belief in the existence of a divine god. Though more than half of the world’s population practices monotheism, most religions are actually polytheistic.

Detailed explanation-4: -Those who practice double belonging claim to be an adherent of two different religions at the same time or incorporate the practices of another religion into their own faith life. It is increasing with globalisation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Major world religions state to believe in one God; even those with multiple deities stress that those were just manifestations of (or point to) a single God. Some equate God to a universal soul.