polytheistic
Worshipping multiple deities
Polytheistic describes religions or belief systems that recognize multiple gods.
Ancient Greek, Roman, Hindu, and Norse traditions are polytheistic, in contrast to monotheistic faiths like Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
The polytheistic religions of the ancient world featured gods with distinct personalities and domains.
Worshipped supernatural beings
- godsSupernatural beings worshipped
- goddessesDivine feminine beings
- divinitiesGods and goddesses
- beliefTrust held as true
divine · sacred · veneration · idolatry · faith · spirituality · syncretism · animism
Holy places or head sides
- shrinesSacred devotional sites
- altarsSacred ceremonial tables
- offeringsThings presented or given
- sacrificesThings willingly given up
prayers · incense · libations · devotees · priests · priestesses · idols · statues
Traditional untrue narratives
- legendsTraditional stories or icons
- epicsLong heroic narratives
- heroesAdmired courageous figures
- monstersFrightening imaginary creatures
creation · cosmogony · tales · sagas · folklore · demigods · immortals · underworld
Dominant powerful figures
- romanUpright letter style
- shintoJapan's native religion
- polynesianSouth Pacific native
deities
Worshipped supernatural beings
- godsSupernatural beings worshipped
- goddessesDivine feminine beings
- divinitiesGods and goddesses
belief · divine · sacred · veneration · idolatry · faith · spirituality · syncretism · animism · shamanism
temples
Holy places or head sides
sacrifices · prayers · incense · libations · devotees · priests · priestesses · idols · statues · icons
myths
Traditional untrue narratives
monsters · creation · cosmogony · tales · sagas · folklore · demigods · immortals · underworld · afterlife
titans
Dominant powerful figures
- romanUpright letter style
- shintoJapan's native religion
- polynesianSouth Pacific native