Similarities Between Hindu And Pantheons

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The concept of God or belief in some type of higher being can be traced back centuries upon centuries, and this very faith has played an integral part in shaping countless different societies and cultures throughout time. When put into perspective, there are an infinite amount of variations about what people mean by God, whether it is atheism, monotheism, polytheism, or even deism, the possibilities are potentially endless. In addition, many cultures can also be connected by their different theisms such as the polytheistic Hindus and Greeks. One such parallel that can be drawn between the Hindu and Greek religious pantheons is that they were created through the story telling of their myths and have a large family tree of gods and goddesses.

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