In this introduction to the podcast series, Angela Raincatcher discusses the terms polytheism, monotheism, atheism, and agnosticism; her perspective as a polytheist; the impact of colonialism on the history of polytheisms around the world; and the general themes this podcast will explore.
A transcript of this episode can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uNVsVjop_yTG7M_OMM-BJrug1zqLpNCo/view?usp=drive_link
Some recommended books include:
God is Dead, Long Live the Gods: A Case for Polytheism by Gus diZerega, June 2020
A World Full of Gods: An Inquiry into Polytheism by John Michael Greer, revised and updated May 2023
The Deities are Many: A Polytheistic Theology by Jordan Paper, March 2005
Episode 1: What is Polytheism?