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Western culture
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Western culture often portrays nature spirits as mythical and fantastical creatures in folklore, literature, and entertainment.
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Indigenous cultures
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Indigenous cultures revere nature spirits as protectors of natural elements and intertwine them with spiritual rituals.
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Paganism
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Paganism is a culture that believes in and respects nature spirits.
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Shamanic traditions
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Shamanic traditions believe in nature spirits inhabiting natural elements for symbolic and protective purposes.
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urbanized western societies
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Urbanized western societies have a weakened emphasis on direct connections to nature spirits in daily life.
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Japanese folklore
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Japanese folklore reveres nature spirits like kami, representing the interconnectedness of nature and spirituality.
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Scandinavian folklore
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In Scandinavian folklore, nature spirits like elves and trolls are prominent and associated with the natural environment.
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