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Religious terms
supernatural terms
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Anthropology
Undergraduate 1
10/23/2012
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Supernatural
 Definition
extraordinary realm outside the ordinary world
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Animism
 Definition
belief in the existence of souls
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Animatism
 Definition
belief that all things are endowed with a spirit form or essence
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Polytheism
 Definition
belief in many gods
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Monotheism
 Definition
belief in one god
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Ancestor Worship
 Definition
giving tribute to ancestors; belief they can change your life
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Mana
 Definition
spiritual power
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Totemsim
 Definition
where people believe they’re related to nature through animals, plants, or minerals
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Totem
 Definition
sacred symbol of common social identity
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