henotheism

[ hen-uh-thee-iz-uh m ]

/ ˈhɛn ə θiˌɪz əm /

the worship of a particular god, as by a family or tribe, without disbelieving in the existence of others.

ascription of supreme divine attributes to whichever one of several gods is addressed at the time.

Origin of henotheism

1855–60; < Greek heno-, combining form of hén one (neuter of heîs) + theism

hen·o·the·ist, noun hen·o·the·is·tic, adjective

Henotheism, a polytheism which assigns to one god of the pantheon superiority over the rest.

The Nuttall Encyclopaedia |Edited by Rev. James Wood
In contrast with 'henotheism' or 'monolatry,' such as the worship of the early Hebrews.

Outspoken Essays |William Ralph Inge
It marks the highest point to which the Hebrew race attained in its progress from henotheism to monotheism.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 |Various
There was no henotheism, no worship of several single supreme deities: One only was supreme.

Moon Lore |Timothy Harley

It would thus appear almost as if all gods are one god to Mr. Frazer by a kind of scientific 'Henotheism.'

Magic and Religion |Andrew Lang

henotheism

/ (ˈhɛnəʊθiːˌɪzəm) /

the worship of one deity (of several) as the special god of one's family, clan, or tribe

henotheist, noun henotheistic, adjective

C19: from Greek heis one + theos god