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A Strategic Model of Polytheism

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We consider a formal model of polytheistic religion, where worshippers choose gods to address, and expect benefits in return. At the game-theoretic equilibrium, they choose gods optimally depending on how the gods return favors, as a function of divine efficiency. This efficiency can be modeled based on a random growth model of prayer benefit, and results in worship acts following power laws. A reduction in the range of random events associated to the various divinities, or to their range of interpretations, leads to more concentration of worship towards less divinities.
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hal-04624416 , version 1 (25-06-2024)

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Laurent Gauthier. A Strategic Model of Polytheism. Rationality and Society, In press. ⟨hal-04624416⟩
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