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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[

Poly-

+ Gr. [GREEK] cf. F.

polythéisme

The doctrine of, or belief in, a plurality of gods.

In the Old Testament, the gradual development of

polytheism

from the primitive monotheism may be learned.

Shaff-Herzog.

Noun.

[Gr. many and God.] The doctrine of a plurality of gods or invisible beings superior to man, and having an agency in the government of the world.