
Polytheism is the belief there is more then one god. Some religions, including Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam, have many gods. This article will explore the many ways that polytheism manifests in these religions. Here is a brief overview of polytheism and its impact on our world.
Ancient Egyptian religion was multitheistic
Polytheistic religion in ancient Egypt meant that there were many gods. Some were powerful, but others were less powerful, and some were associated to specific places and cities. Egyptians built cults around particular gods and many worshipped multiple gods simultaneously. Amunhotep and Osiris were the most important gods in ancient Egyptian religion. Isis, Horus, and Isis were also among them. Each deity played a different role within Egyptian society. Cults built shrines to their deities and clothed and fed them, with the hopes of achieving reciprocity with the divine.
Hinduism is polytheistic
Hinduism can be described as a multitheistic religion with many deities. Brahma and Vishnu are the main deities of Hinduism. Shiva is also a major deity. Each one has their own names, abodes and spheres.

Judaism is a multitheistic religion
Judaism is a polythene religion with over 100 traditions. It is rooted in the Bronze Age and ancient Semitic religions. It evolved from ancient Canaanite monotheism. It coexisted alongside Babylonian religion and the two religions combined their beliefs to create Yahweh. The early prophetic books of the Hebrew Bible reflected this coexistence.
Islam is a polytheistic religion
Quran support the belief that Islam can be considered a polytheistic religion. The Holy Qur'an uses the word'ma'a' sixteen times in the verse "besides Allah". It means "equal". Also, it means that polytheists can worship Allah or their idols as two gods.
Animism is a polytheistic religion
Animism, a polytheist religion, believes in many deities. Its main features include strong community involvement and the respect for the ancestors. The importance of clan life is also stressed in this religion. Individual meaning is only possible in the context of the entire community.
Henotheism, a type of polytheism, is one form.
Henotheism, a polytheistic religion, maintains the essential unity and power of God but acknowledges the many theophanies or cogitations of God. This view holds that the Divine is the firstness' of all creatures, including humans. Henotheism is a religious tradition that has its historical roots in Ancient Egyptian pagan Hermeticism, as well as other religious traditions like Buddhism, Taoism and Brahmanism. Henotheist theology is also part of Western Mystery Tradition.

Monotheism is one form of polytheism.
Monotheism, in its simplest form is belief in one, personal, and omnipotent god. While this view is common, it can be criticized as a patriarchal view. Its concept of God as separate and male and omnipresent can be limiting and dangerous for nature, change, femininity, and humanity. Critics like Manuel de Dieguez, Alain de Benoist, and Manuel de Dieguez blame monotheism as the root cause of human freedom being suppressed.
Monotheism does not fit with some forms theism.
Monotheism has never been compatible with certain forms or theisms. Some religious groups forbid the notion of a God and instead believe in a deity. Others, however, believe in a God but are against monotheism. This argument can be traced back at the Bible's beginnings, which was monotheistic.