WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Ancient Greek theology was polytheistic, based on the assumption that there were many gods and goddesses, as well as a range of lesser supernatural beings of various types. There was a hierarchy of deities, with Zeus, the king of the gods, having a level of control over all the others, although he was not almighty.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hellenism (also known as Hellenismos and Hellenic polytheism) refers to the religious practices of those who honour the Gods of ancient Greece.

Detailed explanation-3: -Though the worship of the sky god Zeus began as early as the 2nd millennium bc, Greek religion in the established sense began c. 750 bc and lasted for over a thousand years, extending its influence throughout the Mediterranean world and beyond.

Detailed explanation-4: -Other ancient people who were polytheists include Germanic paganism, Ancient Egypt., the Celts and the Norse. There are various polytheistic religions practiced today, for example; Hinduism, Shintoism, thelema, Wicca, druidism, Taoism, Asatru and Candomble.