polytheist
noun [ C ] religion specialized uk/ˈpɒl.i.θiː.ɪst/ us/ˈpɑː.li.θiː.ɪst/
多神论者，多神信徒
someone who believes in many gods
She is a polytheist, meaning she honours all gods and goddesses. 她是一个多神论者，这意味着她尊敬所有的神和女神。
In the ancient world everyone was a polytheist. 在古代世界，每个人都是多神信徒。
Compare: agnosticatheistdeistmonotheistnontheistpantheisttheist
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- There are too many gods, even for polytheists.
- The polytheist wants differing gods with differing qualities to perform differing tasks.
- Many Jews and Muslims argue that Christians are polytheists, because the Christian Trinity represents a belief in three gods rather than one.
polytheist
adjective religion specialized uk/ˈpɒl.i.θiː.ɪst/ us/ˈpɑː.li.θiː.ɪst/
多神论者的，多神信徒的
believing in many gods, or relating to such a belief
Ahab welcomes his polytheist bride by building her a temple to Astarte. 为了迎接他那多神信仰的新娘，亚哈为她在阿斯塔蒂建造了一座神庙。
Generally, polytheist religions have both male and female gods. 一般来说，多神教既有男神也有女神。
Compare: agnosticatheistdeistmonotheistnontheistpantheisttheist
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- The book ignores pagan polytheist traditions in the visual arts.
- Blood sacrifices had long been a feature of traditional polytheist worship.
- People often fail to recognize the animistic, polytheist themes still lurking within modern day Christianity.