Ancestor worship

Ancestor Worship
A religious form of worship which emphasizes the influence of deceased relatives on the living. The worship is not a religion in and of itself, but a facet of religious expression which recognizes an element beyond human control.

Ancestor Worship n : a religious practice which involves the honouring and veneration of ancestors. Ancestor worship is literally the worship of ones ancestors.
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See also: Spirit, Ritual, Gods, World, Spiritual