Polytheist

Someone who believe in and/or worships more than one deity; the antonym for monotheist. Polytheism is common in contemporary Paganism, and many non-western religions, such as Shinto and some forms of Hinduism. It and was also a feature of many ancient religions, such as the religion of the Ancient Greeks. There are two subtypes of polytheists, soft polytheists and hard polytheists. Soft polytheists believe that they believe in many gods and goddesses but consider them all to be aspects of one God or one Goddess. It is common in some forms of Hinduism, as well as in some contemporary Pagan religions, such as Wicca. In contrast, hard polytheists believe all gods to be distinct entities, each one with his or her own characteristics and personality. Hard polytheism is a feature of some contemporary Pagan religions, especially the ones leaning more towards reconstruction of the religious beliefs of ancient cultures, such as Hellenic Polytheism, Asatru, Kemetism, and Celtic polytheism.

Jane is a follower of Asatru. Therefore she honours the Norse gods, and believes each one of them to be a distinct entity with a different personality and characteristics. This means Jane is a polytheist.

Polytheist by dreamweaver August 28, 2012

Polytheist Logico-Epistemology

A specific sub‑category of pagan epistemology focused on polytheistic ontologies—belief in multiple distinct deities, each with their own domains, personalities, and perspectives. This framework argues that polytheism implies epistemic pluralism: there is no single, universal standard of truth or logic because different deities may govern different realms of knowledge. Polytheist logico‑epistemology often embraces paradox and complementarity, as what is true in the realm of one god may not hold in another’s. It is both a religious and a philosophical position, critiquing monotheistic assumptions in Western epistemology.

Polytheist Logico-Epistemology Example: “His polytheist logico‑epistemology suggested that the logic of warfare (Ares) differs from the logic of craft (Hephaestus); neither is universally valid, but each is internally coherent.”

Polytheist Logico-Epistemology by Abzugal April 20, 2026

Polytheist Thoreauvianism

A specific variant that emphasises polytheism—worshipping many gods—as the religious framework for Thoreauvian practices. It rejects monotheistic assumptions of a single divine plan, instead seeing the world as a field of multiple, sometimes conflicting powers. Polytheist Thoreauvianism cultivates relationships with various deities associated with wild places, crafts, and resistance. It is practiced by some contemporary polytheist activists who see their gods as allies in struggles against ecological destruction and state overreach.

Example: “She honoured Hermes as the god of borders before crossing a fence, and Athena before presenting legal arguments—polytheist Thoreauvianism, finding divine support for civil disobedience.”

Polytheist Thoreauvianism by Dumu The Void April 21, 2026

pan-polytheist 

noun: a polytheist who thinks all are deities;

adjective form: pan-polytheistic

I asked that Heathen polytheist if he was a pan-polytheist or a panen-polytheist and he said he was undecided.

pan-polytheist by MinistryOfDEW October 17, 2021

panen-polytheist

noun: a polytheist who thinks all are in the deities;

adjective form: panen-polytheistic

I asked that Heathen polytheist if he was a pan-polytheist or a panen-polytheist and he said he was undecided.

panen-polytheist by MinistryOfDEW October 17, 2021

Quiddist Hellenic polytheist 

The Hellenic belief that the gods and deities are symbols of the ideas they represent. Quiddist polytheists worship/devote themselves to the deity's symbol rather than believing the deity is one being

I believe in quiddist Hellenism

I am a quiddist Hellenic polytheist

Did you hear that (name) believes in Quiddism Hellenism polytheism?

Quiddist Hellenic polytheist by Emix!!! November 13, 2024

Playtheist 

A playtheist lives life with a playful spirit. A playtheist engages in play to find meaning and connection with self, others, and everyday life experiences. Playtheism is not a religion, nor anti-religion. Anyone from anywhere at any age can be a playtheist. The whole point of being a playtheist is to experience joy and feel alive as much and as often as possible.

A child on a playground is a playtheist. A parent playing with his/her child on a playground is a playtheist.
A playtheist goes to a music festival to let go and get lost dancing to the music, alone or with everyone.

Playtheist by TheWiserAmuser August 9, 2016