Animism PDF
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Negros Occidental High School
Asumbrado & Fausto
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This presentation discusses the concept of animism, exploring its presence in various cultures across different parts of the globe. It covers the beliefs of pre-colonial Filipinos, indigenous tribes in the Amazon rainforest, Aboriginal Australians, and Japanese Shintoism, highlighting the reverence for nature and spirits in these cultures. It also touches upon how animism can influence business practices in modern times.
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ANIMISM Presented by: Asumbrado & Fausto ANIMISM :The belief that souls inhabit all or most objects ( whether they animals, vegetables or minerals). ANIMISM:PHLIPIPINES Pre-colonial Filipinos were animistic. They believed that everything has a spirit, from rocks and trees to...
ANIMISM Presented by: Asumbrado & Fausto ANIMISM :The belief that souls inhabit all or most objects ( whether they animals, vegetables or minerals). ANIMISM:PHLIPIPINES Pre-colonial Filipinos were animistic. They believed that everything has a spirit, from rocks and trees to animals and humans to natural phenomena. ANIMISM:Amazon Rainforest, South America Many indigenous tribes in the Amazon rainforest, like the Yanomami and the Kayapo, practice animism. They believe that spirits inhabit the forest and that their actions must be aligned with the spirits' wishes to maintain harmony and well-being. Rituals are often performed to appease spirits, seek guidance, and ensure the health of the forest and its inhabitants. ANIMISM:AUSTRALIA Aboriginal Australians believe in the Dreamtime, a spiritual realm where ancestral beings created the land and its features. Their art, which often depicts these beings and stories, is a powerful expression of their connection to the land and its spirits ANIMISM: JAPAN Shintoism, the native religion of Japan, emphasizes the sacredness of nature. Shrines are often built in forests or near natural features like mountains and rivers, honoring the spirits (kami) that reside in these places. ANIMISM:AFRICA Many African cultures believe in a multitude of spirits that inhabit the natural world. Sacred groves are often designated as places where these spirits reside, and they are treated with reverence and respect ANIMISM:AFRICA Many African cultures believe in a multitude of spirits that inhabit the natural world. Sacred groves are often designated as places where these spirits reside, and they are treated with reverence and respect The connection of ANIMISM to Business Animism can significantly influence business practices by emphasizing the interconnectedness of all things and respect for nature. Thank You
