noun
- people who believe in or worship multiple gods
Usage: plural form of polytheist
Examples
- Ancient Greeks were polytheists who worshipped gods like Zeus, Athena, and Apollo.
- Many polytheists believe that different gods control different aspects of life.
- The Roman Empire was largely populated by polytheists before Christianity spread.
- Some modern polytheists practice reconstructed ancient religions.
- Polytheists often have elaborate temples dedicated to various deities.
- Unlike monotheists, polytheists don't believe in a single supreme god.