Polytheistic

Definition

Polytheism is the belief in or worship of more than one god. In sociology, this term is used to categorize religions that recognize multiple deities with distinct attributes, histories, and relationships.

Related terms

Monotheism:

The belief in the existence of only one god that is all-powerful and omnipresent.

Animism:

The belief that non-human entities, such as animals, plants, and inanimate objects possess a spiritual essence.

Pantheon: A collection or group of gods recognized in a particular polytheistic religion or tradition