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HIST 1000- Living Religions
World Religions CH.2
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Undergraduate 1
09/20/2007
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Indigenous(2)
 Definition
Native to an area.
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Cosmogony(2)
 Definition
A model of the evolution of the universe.
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Orisa(2)
 Definition
The Yoruba term for deity. Used in speaking of the West Aferican religions in general.
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Shaman(2)
 Definition
A "medicine person", a man or woman who has undergone spiritual ordeals and can communicate with the spirit world to help people.
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Dreaming(2)
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The timeless time of Creation, according to Australian aboriginal belief.
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Medicine Power(2)
 Definition
Spirtitual power, in some indigenous traditions.
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