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The existence of many Gods was assumed by most people in antiquity
Gods and Demigods
In Greek Mythology there were many gods (twelve of them wer the highest who were believed to live on Mount Olympus).
See also Twelve Olympians
Then there were many demigods, usually children of gods and humans. They were the superheroes of antiquity.
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In recent times the demigods have become popular iv TV series and videogames:
Jewish Monotheism
For Jews (and early Christians) there is only one God (THEOS) in heaven: the Father and Maker of Everything:
" We know that no idol in the world really exists, and that "there is no God but one. 5 Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth--as in fact there are many gods and many lords-- 6 yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist. (1 Corinthians 8:4-6).
Below God are Angels (LORDS) :
or a few humans who have become angels (Enoch and Elijah):
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Where is the risen Jesus?
