Henotheist

/ˈhɛnəθiːɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who believes in one supreme god while acknowledging the existence of other gods or divine beings.

Etymology

From Greek 'henos' (one) and 'theos' (god), with the suffix '-ist.' The term was coined in the 19th century to describe a middle position between monotheism and polytheism found in many religious traditions.

Kelly Says

Henotheism perfectly describes Hinduism and ancient Greek religion—people had many gods, but they might focus primarily on worshiping one supreme god above all others. It's like being monotheistic in practice while acknowledging polytheistic theology!

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