Polytheism most likely began as a grouping of primitive beliefs that evolved as humans continued to worship them; this is why so many prototypical polytheistic religions have similar ideas (such as Sky Father and Earth Mother).

Where was polytheism created?

No one knows where polytheism originated since it is probably older than the archaeological record indicates. Ancient Egypt and Sumeria, two of the oldest civilizations in the world, practiced polytheistic religions. But it is likely that polytheistic religions developed long before these civilizations.

Who first practiced polytheism?

Polytheism is the belief in more than one god. Monotheism differs from polytheism in that it is the belief in a single god or divine being. Groups in Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt practiced some form of polytheism and monotheism. Civilizations such as the Sumerians and Ancient Egyptians practiced polytheism.