1. a person who believes in or worships multiple gods

Examples

• The ancient Greeks were polytheists who worshipped gods like Zeus, Athena, and Apollo.
• As a polytheist, she honors several different deities in her daily prayers.
• Many polytheists believe that different gods control different aspects of life.
• The Roman polytheists adopted gods from various cultures they encountered.
• Modern polytheists often draw from multiple religious traditions.
• Hindu polytheists may worship hundreds of different gods and goddesses.