Answer:
The belief in more than one god.
Explanation:
Polytheistic cultures believe in many gods, they are to be contrasted with monotheistic, (having only a God) in this sense, an often called pantheon encompasses a different array of gods that are linked to natural phenomena like rain, light, or to beliefs like afterlife, love.
Polytheism is prolific in most religions like Hiniduism, being the most representative, and in tribal religions in Africa and Americas native tribes. (Aztec and Maya among the top)
They believe that there are supernatural entities responsabile for the well being of humans , and also to portray demonic or opposing forces that make humans suffer or encounter troubleships.
The image below shows comparison and diversity between the Greek and the Hindi pantheon:
Interesting to notice is that Polytheism was and still became popular, worlwide and the exception to polytheism historically can be said rose due to Judeo Christian influences but they are not the majority in the world.
