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Ancestor worship — is a practice based on the belief that deceased family members have a continued existence, take an interest in the affairs of the world, and/or possess the ability to influence the fortune of the living. All cultures attach ritual significance to … Wikipedia
ancestor worship — Worship of the ancestors (pitris) is a tradition in India dating to Vedic times (c. 1500 B.C.E.) Tradi tionally, a man is expected to offer libations of oil and water to his deceased father, grandfather, and great grandfather. The anniversary… … Encyclopedia of Hinduism
ancestor worship — Anthropol. (in certain societies) the veneration of ancestors whose spirits are frequently held to possess the power to influence the affairs of the living. [1850 55] * * * Religious beliefs or practices that involve addressing prayers or… … Universalium
ancestor worship — noun worship of ancestors • Hypernyms: ↑worship * * * Anthropol. (in certain societies) the veneration of ancestors whose spirits are frequently held to possess the power to influence the affairs of the living. [1850 55] * * * ancestor worship,… … Useful english dictionary
ancestor-worship — anˈcestor worship noun • • • Main Entry: ↑ancestor … Useful english dictionary
ANCESTOR-WORSHIP — the worship of ancestors that prevails in primitive nations, due to a belief in ANIMISM (q.v.) … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
ancestor worship — noun Date: 1854 the custom of venerating deceased ancestors who are considered still a part of the family and whose spirits are believed to have the power to intervene in the affairs of the living … New Collegiate Dictionary
ancestor worship — The real or supposed ancestors of the Hebrews were venerated and were felt to be so close that their descendants even continued to suffer for their sins (Exod. 20:5). Not surprisingly it would seem that a cult of the dead infiltrated into Israel… … Dictionary of the Bible
ancestor worship — religious practice in which dead family members are venerated due to the belief that their spirits can influence the lives of the living … English contemporary dictionary
ancestor worship — an′cestor wor ship n. ant (in certain societies) the veneration of ancestors whose spirits are frequently held to possess the power to influence the affairs of the living • Etymology: 1850–55 … From formal English to slang
