polytheism

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Introduction
The nature of polytheism
Forms of polytheistic powers, gods, and demons
- Natural forces and objects
- Vegetation
- Animal and human forms
- Functional deities
Types of polytheism
- Greco-Roman religion
- Germanic, Scandinavian, Celtic, and Slavic mythologies
- Egypt and the Middle East
- Early Indo-Iranian religions
- Classical and modern Hinduism
- Buddhism
- East Asian religions
- Religions of ancient Mesoamerica
- Modern ethnic religions in Africa and elsewhere

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