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henotheism

/ˌhɛnəˈθiːɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does henotheism mean?

noun

A belief system in which one worships one god while acknowledging the existence of other gods. Henotheism is often seen as a middle ground between monotheism and polytheism.

Example

"The ancient Egyptians practiced a form of henotheism, where they worshipped one main god while acknowledging the existence of other gods and goddesses."

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