kathenotheism

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Definition of kathenotheism in English English dictionary

Belief that multiple deities exist, and different deities are supreme among them at different times

The belief that there are multiple gods with a single leader

Etymology

() Coined 19th century by Max Müller|Max Müller]], on model of Ancient Greek καθ' ἕνα θεόν (kath' hena theon),“” in the Online Etymology Dictionary, Douglas Harper, 2001 following theism, extending his prior coinage henotheism.