polytheism

 
Pronunciation: /ˈpɒlɪˌθiːɪz(ə)m/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the belief in or worship of more than one god: the polytheism of the ancient Near East

Derivatives

polytheist

noun

polytheistic

Pronunciation: /-ˈɪstɪk/
adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from French polythéisme, from Greek polutheos 'of many gods', from polu- 'many' + theos 'god'