Animism
TraditionVarious indigenous
FoundedPaleolithic
FollowersVaries
Script/LanguageVarious
About Animism
The belief that all things have a spiritual essence. The oldest form of religious expression. Rocks, rivers, trees, and animals all possess spirits. Found in indigenous cultures worldwide. Often overlaps with and underlies organized religions.
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