Definitions for: Polytheism

[n] belief in multiple Gods

Webster (1913) Definition: Pol"y*the*ism, n. [Poly- + Gr. ? cf. F.
polyth['e]isme.]
The doctrine of, or belief in, a plurality of gods.

In the Old Testament, the gradual development of
polytheism from the primitive monotheism may be
learned. --Shaff-Herzog.

Synonyms: pantheism

Antonyms: monotheism

See Also: theism