Major Polytheistic Faiths: An Analysis of Similarities in Perception and Practice

Polytheistic religions in the world have a deep history and have their roots as early as the paleolithic era. While diverse, the majority of these faiths have a massive overlap with each other in its principles, beliefs in practices. In this study, we have done a concise analysis of the major polytheistic faiths of the world, namely, Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism Sikhism and Taoism. In doing so, we have found interesting patterns and similarities across these faiths. It’s our understanding that recognizing these patterns will greatly benefit the readers in getting a broader understanding of polytheism and how the human psyche in a general sense, played a major role in the formation of these religions.