Who were polytheists?

Answer 1

Polytheists believe there are many gods (and goddesses), all of whom are worshiped in some way. Some polytheistic religions are actually more henotheistic-- that is, they believe in many gods but have a hierarchy, with a certain deity at the top and the other deities in lesser or subordinate positions. In ancient Greece, for example, Zeus was the leader of the gods, but there were also other deities that were also worshiped. There are still some polytheistic religions today-- some people say Hinduism is an example, since there are many Hindu gods and goddesses, including Krishna, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Lakshmi, and Ganesh.

Answer 2

Polytheistic religions share many beliefs with Christianity, including belief in a creator god and the power of prayer. The major difference of belief is that there are more than just one God, as in Christian belief.

Answer 3

Poly: many; Theos: divine expression; -ism: pertaining to.

Like the word says, polytheism is either the belief in multiple gods, or multiple expressions of a single god. This can range from a simple population of intelligences with various abilities, or domains of authority and duty. It could also hold to various systems of hierarchy, depending on the society dedicated to that family of gods. These gods may originate as forces of nature, or as heroes from ages gone past who, like the proverbial fish, have out grown the original source.

¿What are the basic beliefs of Polytheism? That if Jove says no, ask his wife. If she says no, ask their grandmother. Then watch them fight over it for about a thousand years.

Answer 4

People who believe there is more than one god (e.g. ancient Greeks, Hindus, etc.).

Answer 5

Polytheism is the belief in or worship of more than one God.

Answer 6

Polytheists are people that believe in multiple deities; such as the Ancient Romans, Ancient Greeks, and the Ancient Egyptians.

Answer 7

Polytheism is a belief in many gods.