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The term animism is derived from the Latin word anima meaning breath or soul.

The belief of animism is probably one of man's oldest beliefs, with its origin most likely dating to the Paleolithic age or 10,000 BC.

It began as a belief that a soul or spirit existed in every object, even if it was inanimate. In a future state this soul or spirit would exist as part of an immaterial soul. The spirit, therefore, was thought to be universal.

Plants and trees have been considered sacred by themselves because, as some have thought, they are home to certain spirits.

One of the characteristics of Paganism is the return to the ancient idea that there is no distinction between the spiritual and material, the belief that a spirit or soul resides in all objects.

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