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What is animism?
What is animism?
Animism is the belief that natural phenomena, objects, and animals possess a spiritual essence.
Why did animistic beliefs likely develop among prehistoric humans?
Why did animistic beliefs likely develop among prehistoric humans?
Animistic beliefs likely developed among prehistoric humans due to their intimate relationship with the natural world as hunter-gatherers.
What role did animism play as the cornerstone of prehistoric spirituality?
What role did animism play as the cornerstone of prehistoric spirituality?
Animism played the role of forming the cornerstone of prehistoric spirituality by emphasizing respect and reverence for nature.
Early manifestations of religion provide insight into modern beliefs and practices.
Early manifestations of religion provide insight into modern beliefs and practices.
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Animism is the belief that only humans possess a spiritual essence.
Animism is the belief that only humans possess a spiritual essence.
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Religion in prehistoric times was solely based on fear-induced superstitions.
Religion in prehistoric times was solely based on fear-induced superstitions.
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