Ditheist

/ˈdɪθiːɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who believes in or practices ditheism; someone who acknowledges two gods or two equal divine powers.

Etymology

From ditheism + '-ist' (one who practices or believes). The '-ist' suffix specifically marks someone as an adherent of the doctrine.

Kelly Says

Ancient Zoroastrians were arguably history's most sophisticated ditheists, developing an entire theology around how Ahura Mazda (good) eternally struggles against Ahriman (evil)—influencing Judaism, Christianity, and Islam later.

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