concept   spirit possession
26 commonsense assertions
Cultures (26) • Western cultures (1) • Haitian Vodou (1) • Nordic cultures (1) • African cultures (1) • Arab cultures (1) • Australian Aboriginal cultures (1) • Baltic cultures (1) • Caribbean cultures (1) • Central Asian cultures (1) • European cultures (1) • Indigenous cultures in the Americas (1) • Latin American cultures (1) • Mediterranean cultures (1) • Middle Eastern cultures (1) • North African cultures (1) • Northeast Asian cultures (1) • Pacific Islander cultures (1) • Polynesian cultures (1) • South Asian cultures (1) • Southeast Asian cultures (1) Tribal communities in Africa (1) • Tribal communities in South America (1) • Voodoo culture (1) • Western medicine (1) • modern society (1) • traditional cultures with folklore beliefs (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 spirit possession Western cultures In Western cultures, spirit possession is often viewed skeptically and associated with entertainment rather than religious belief. 9
2 spirit possession Haitian Vodou Spirit possession is a common belief and practice in Haitian Vodou ceremonies and rituals. 3
3 spirit possession Nordic cultures Spirit possession is frequently seen as folklore or mythology in Nordic cultures. 2
4 spirit possession African cultures Spirit possession is a common and integral part of religious and cultural practices in African cultures. 1
5 spirit possession Arab cultures Spirit possession is taken seriously in Arab cultures and may require the intervention of spiritual healers or religious authorities. 1
6 spirit possession Australian Aboriginal cultures Spirit possession is a recognized and significant part of Australian Aboriginal cultures, with specific protocols in place for dealing with it. 1
7 spirit possession Baltic cultures Baltic cultures often dismiss spirit possession as folklore or mythology and do not consider it relevant in modern society. 1
8 spirit possession Caribbean cultures Spirit possession is widely accepted and integral to religious and cultural practices in Caribbean cultures. 1
9 spirit possession Central Asian cultures Spirit possession is a respected tradition incorporated into various ceremonies and festivals in Central Asian cultures. 1
10 spirit possession European cultures The concept of spirit possession in European cultures is typically seen as superstitious or indicative of mental illness. 1
11 spirit possession Indigenous cultures in the Americas Spirit possession is a method of communication with the spiritual world deeply embedded in traditional beliefs and customs in Indigenous cultures in the Americas. 1
12 spirit possession Latin American cultures Spirit possession is a respected tradition in Latin American cultures, incorporated into various ceremonies and festivals. 1
13 spirit possession Mediterranean cultures Spirit possession is a rare and often negatively perceived phenomenon in Mediterranean cultures. 1
14 spirit possession Middle Eastern cultures Spirit possession is a rare and often viewed negatively in Middle Eastern cultures, with some perceiving it as a demonic intrusion. 1
15 spirit possession North African cultures Spirit possession in North African cultures is taken seriously and may involve spiritual healers or religious authorities. 1
16 spirit possession Northeast Asian cultures Spirit possession is not a prominent aspect of cultural or religious beliefs in Northeast Asian cultures and is often viewed as irrelevant or fictional. 1
17 spirit possession Pacific Islander cultures Spirit possession is a significant part of Pacific Islander cultural heritage and is recognized with specific protocols for handling it. 1
18 spirit possession Polynesian cultures Spirit possession in Polynesian cultures is closely linked to traditional beliefs and customs and is considered a form of communication with the spiritual world. 1
19 spirit possession South Asian cultures Spirit possession is a commonly accepted spiritual experience in South Asian cultures, associated with specific rituals and forms of worship. 1
20 spirit possession Southeast Asian cultures Spirit possession in Southeast Asian cultures is associated with specific rituals and forms of worship and is often accepted as a spiritual experience. 1
21 spirit possession Tribal communities in Africa Spirit possession is a deeply ingrained cultural practice in African tribal communities, with belief in spirits inhabiting individuals during ceremonies or rituals. 1
22 spirit possession Tribal communities in South America Spirit possession is a deeply ingrained cultural practice in South American tribal communities, where individuals are believed to be inhabited by spirits during rituals and ceremonies. 1
23 spirit possession Voodoo culture Spirit possession is accepted as a legitimate phenomenon within Voodoo culture and is incorporated into spiritual rituals. 1
24 spirit possession Western medicine Western medicine does not consider spirit possession as a cause of illness and focuses on physical and mental factors in medical treatment. 1
25 spirit possession modern society Spirit possession in modern society is often depicted in horror movies and considered to be fictional or imaginary. 1
26 spirit possession traditional cultures with folklore beliefs Spirit possession is a real and respected phenomenon in traditional cultures, where individuals may be inhabited by spirits for healing or guidance. 1