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- 1. The belief in multiple gods. Ancient Greek and Roman religions are examples of polytheistic belief systems, where different gods are responsible for different parts of life and nature.
- 4. A spiritual energy or power that is believed to exist in people, animals, or objects. In some cultures, mana is seen as a kind of supernatural force that can be powerful or sacred.
- 5. Something that is forbidden or avoided in a culture because it is considered inappropriate, sacred, or dangerous. Breaking a taboo can result in social punishment or spiritual consequences.
- 8. Things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws. This includes phenomena like ghosts, magic, or miraculous events that seem to go beyond normal understanding.
- 10. Powerful supernatural beings that are worshipped and believed to have control over different aspects of life, nature, or the universe. Gods are often thought to have special powers and can influence human events.
- 12. The practice of using magic, spells, or supernatural powers, often associated with both positive and negative intentions. In some cultures, witchcraft is seen as a way to heal or protect, while in others, it's viewed as harmful.
- 14. A religious leader who performs sacred ceremonies, leads worship, and helps people connect with their religious beliefs. Priests often have special training and follow specific religious rules.
- 16. The belief that everything in nature - animals, plants, rivers, mountains, and even objects - has a spirit or soul. In this view, these spirits are alive and can interact with humans.
- 17. The belief that all things in nature have a life force or energy, even if they aren't living creatures. This means people think that objects like rocks, rivers, or trees have a kind of power or special quality.
- 18. The use of magic or supernatural powers, often with the intention of causing harm or controlling others. Sorcery is typically seen as a negative or dangerous form of magical practice.
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- 2. A spiritual leader in some traditional cultures who is believed to have the power to communicate with spirits, heal people, and perform special rituals. Shamans are often seen as important community members who can travel between the physical and spiritual worlds.
- 3. The spirits or souls of dead people that are believed to still exist and sometimes appear in the physical world. Ghosts are often thought to be transparent, wispy forms that can move through walls or appear unexpectedly.
- 6. A person who claims to have the ability to communicate with spirits or ghosts, often acting as a bridge between the living world and the spirit world.
- 7. The belief in only one god. Religions like Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are monotheistic, meaning they worship a single divine being.
- 9. A set of beliefs, practices, and values that help people understand the world, connect with something bigger than themselves, and explain life's big questions about existence, purpose, and morality.
- 11. The practice of trying to predict the future or discover hidden information by using special rituals, tools, or methods. This might include reading tea leaves, using tarot cards, or interpreting signs in nature.
- 13. The use of special rituals, spells, or actions believed to have supernatural power to change things or make something happen. Magic is thought to work outside of normal scientific explanations.
- 15. Invisible, supernatural beings that are believed to exist without a physical body. Spirits can be connected to nature, ancestors, or specific places and are thought to have their own form of existence.