What are some examples of polytheism?

Examples of polytheism include the faith of ancient Egypt which endorsed multiple gods: Ra, Nut, Bat, Hathor and many others, the faith of the Romans who worshipped the sun, moon and many other gods, as well as the faith of the Greeks with their many human/animal hybrid gods. read more

Polytheism is the belief in and worship of multiple deities. These gods and goddesses usually exist as part of a larger group of gods called a pantheon. The gods often serve specific functions and have control over some aspect of reality, and can represent certain facets of natural forces or of humanity. read more

Examples of polytheism include the faith of ancient Egypt which endorsed multiple gods: Ra, Nut, Bat, Hathor and many others, the faith of the Romans who worshipped the sun, moon and many other gods, as well as the faith of the Greeks with their many human/animal hybrid gods. read more

Some examples would be the Norse Pantheon, Greek or Roman Pantheon, Egyptian Pantheon, etc. However, you have to be careful with the Roman Pantheon because it was also a building. Ancient polytheistic religions are often referred to as mythology, a term that reduces them from the religions that they once were. read more