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an·ces·tor wor·ship

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  1. ancestor worshipnoun

    worship of ancestors

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  1. ancestor worship

    Ancestor worship refers to the religious or cultural practice and belief where prayers, offerings and other rituals are performed or dedicated to the spirits of deceased family members or predecessors. It is based on the belief that these spirits have an interest in the affairs of the living, can influence the fortune of the living and can provide protection or blessings. Ancestor worship is common in many cultures worldwide, particularly in Eastern cultures such as Chinese, Japanese and African.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ancestor worship in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ancestor worship in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of ancestor worship in a Sentence

  1. Steven Pinker:

    Ancestor worship must be an appealing idea to those who are about to become ancestors.

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