Glossary
Animism
The belief that objects, places, and creatures possess a spiritual essence. One of the earliest forms of religious belief, predating organised religion.
The belief that objects, places, and creatures possess a spiritual essence. One of the earliest forms of religious belief, predating organised religion.
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