RELIGIONS
ANIMISM
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Most African religions are ____, believing that theworld is full of lesser spirits.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The belief that every object contains a spirit or soul. The word animism is derived from the Latin word animus, meaning ‘spirit’ or ‘soul’. Its basic principle may be stated simply as ‘everything is alive’ or ‘everything has a soul’.
Detailed explanation-2: -In African cosmology, the belief in divinities-referred to as orisa (among the Yoruba), abosom (among the Akans), and vudu (among Ewe-Fon)-presupposes belief in the existence of supernatural beings or forces that control the affairs of the world.
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