Deity

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This article is about gods and goddesses. See also God.

Some people believe that deities are powerful spirits that control the nature of things. Deities are also called gods. A female god is called a goddess. "Divine" is the adjective of deity.

Different religions believe in different gods. Since there are many thousands of religions in the world there are many different ideas about what deities are and can do. Followers of many ancient religions and some modern religions believe in many gods and goddesses. The belief in more than one god is called polytheism, while the belief in only one god is called monotheism.

In most religions, a deity is believed to be immortal (cannot die), and to have powers far beyond those of humans.

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Some of the gods and goddesses of different religions are:

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