Understanding Animism

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Definition of Animism

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Belief that objects, places, and creatures have spirits

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Origin of Animism

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Ancient religious belief system

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Key Concept

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Spiritual essence in all entities

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Cultural Significance

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Influences art, rituals, and traditions

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Animism in Africa

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Integral to many indigenous religions

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Animism in Asia

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Seen in Shinto and other traditions

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Modern Animism

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Revival in eco-spirituality

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Animism vs. Totemism

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Animism: spirits in all; Totemism: clan symbols

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Animism in Literature

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Featured in works by authors like Kipling

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Criticism of Animism

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Viewed as primitive by some anthropologists