For Animism we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Anthromorphemics, Anthropology, Holistic, Paranormal, Religion, Religious Anthropology and Sociology.

Animism (Anthromorphemics)

Belief in a soul, a spiritual essence that differs from the tangible, physical body.

Animism (Anthropology)

Belief in a soul, a spiritual essence that differs from the tangible, physical body.

Animism (Holistic)

belief that a spirit or force resides in every animate and inanimate object, every dream and idea, giving individuality to each. The related Polynesian concept of mana holds that the spirit in all things is responsible for good and evil.

Animism (Paranormal)

Religious practices based on the belief that all living things and natural objects have their individual spiritual essence or soul.

Animism (Religion)

A belief that a life-force exists within non-human forms (trees, rocks, etc.). A belief in spirits such as angels, demons, and ghosts. The earliest form of religion. Many aboriginal beliefs are animistic.

Animism (Religious Anthropology)

a belief that natural objects are animated by spirits. This belief can take diverse forms. Things in nature may all have within them different spirits--each rock, tree, and cloud may have its own unique spirit. In contrast, all things in nature may be thought of as having the same spirit. In both forms of animism, the spirits are thought of as having identifiable personalities and other characteristics such as gender.

Animism (Sociology)

A type of religion that believes that events in the world are often caused by the activities of spirits.

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