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Which Groups Were Polytheists?

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Which Groups Were Polytheists?

Today, polytheism is noted for being part of Hinduism, Mahayana Buddhism

Mahayana Buddhism
The precise origin of Mahayana Buddhism is unknown. It appeared sometime between 150 BCE and 100 CE in India and quickly spread throughout Asia. It came about with the introduction of new sutras, or authoritative teachings of the Buddha. These teachings drew on but modified earlier Buddhist thought.
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, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, as well as contemporary tribal religions in Africa and the Americas.

Which people groups were polytheistic?

Notable polytheistic religions practiced today include Taoism, Shenism or Chinese folk religion, Japanese Shinto, Santería, most Traditional African religions, various neopagan faiths, and some forms of Hinduism.

What religions were polytheistic?

There are various polytheistic religions practiced today, for example; Hinduism, Shintoism, thelema, Wicca, druidism, Taoism, Asatru and Candomble.

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