In modern society, Hinduism, Buddhism, Wicca and Taoism are the best examples of a functioning polytheism. However, many older religions can also be considered polytheistic. The word 'polytheistic' derives from Greek and literally means "many gods". Thus, any religion that reveres many gods instead of one all-powerful god is polytheistic. In general, polytheistic religions are extremely old, by which I mean people mostly only practiced them a long time ago, and most have since died out. We've come to know these dead religions as mythology, yet Ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse and Sumerian cultures all took these myths extremely seriously. Eventually, the spread of monotheism (ie:Christianity, Islam, Judaism) gained momentum and converted or persecuted all but a few of the old polytheists.
The practice of worshipping many gods is called polytheism. In polytheistic belief systems, multiple deities are worshipped and revered for their unique powers and attributes. Examples include ancient Greek, Roman, and Norse religions.
Polytheism itself is not a religion, so there are really no 'practices' common to all polytheists. Many, many groups, ancient and modern, believe(d) in many gods. Practices are as diverse as culture itself.
it's called polytheism
Worshipping many gods is known as polytheism. It is a common practice in various ancient and contemporary religions, such as Hinduism and Ancient Greek mythology, where multiple deities are revered and worshipped for their unique qualities and powers.
The practice of worshipping only one god is known as monotheism. It is the belief in and worship of a single, supreme deity. Religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are examples of monotheistic faiths.
Many religions practice or practiced polytheism, including the ancient Greek religion (which is still practiced today), the ancient Roman religion (mostly based on the Greek religion), and many indigenous religions.
The Aztecs practiced their religion through rituals, ceremonies, and sacrifices. They believed in many gods, with each one representing different aspects of life such as agriculture, sun, and war. The Aztecs often built temples, pyramids, and conducted ceremonies to honor their gods and secure their favor for good harvests and protection.
The present participle of "worship" is "worshipping."
worshipping many gods
Ancient Egyptians worshipped their gods so that when they died they would live in the afterlife. They also worshipped their gods so that they were protected from everyday "evil" spirits.
It's polytheistic (worshipping many gods/goddesses) rather than monotheistic (worshipping one god)
Prior to monotheism, most religions were based on worshipping many gods.
Worshipping the gods.
ummm because thet thought that he gods were in the caves and by worshipping the caves they were worshipping the godds
practice of many gods
The ancient Greeks had many kinds of worshipping houses for the gods and goddesses. The most famous is the Parthenon. The Parthenon is the sacred place of the goddess Athena. Her official home is on Mount Olympus but the gods and goddesses considered their worshipping places just about as important.
Large temples that the priests used for worshipping gods.
The practice of worshipping only one god is known as monotheism. It is the belief in and worship of a single, supreme deity. Religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are examples of monotheistic faiths.
Worshipping many gods is known as polytheism. It is a common practice in various ancient and contemporary religions, such as Hinduism and Ancient Greek mythology, where multiple deities are revered and worshipped for their unique qualities and powers.
Polytheism. Many gods.