What's the difference between henotheism and polytheism?

Henotheism


Definition:

  • (n.) Primitive religion in which each of several divinities is regarded as independent, and is worshiped without reference to the rest.

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Polytheism


Definition:

  • (n.) The doctrine of, or belief in, a plurality of gods.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) He rejected what he saw as pagan accretions introduced by bid’a (innovation) and shirk (idolatry or polytheism), which detracts from the absolute transcendence of God.