polytheism

Etymology

From French polythéisme, from Ancient Greek πολύς (polús, “many”) and θεός (theós, “god”), corresponding to poly- + theism.

noun

  1. The belief in the existence of multiple gods.
    And remember when Lokmân said unto his son, as he admonished him, Oh my son, give not a partner unto GOD; for polytheism is a great impiety. 1734, George Sale, transl., Alcoran of Mohammed

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