Asia's widespread tradition of venerating ancestors has been shaped by indigenous folk beliefs and major religious traditions. Depending on the local culture, this worship or veneration may combine elements of filial piety, agricultural...

Ancestor worship, also known as ancestor veneration or ancestorism, is a religious practice based on the belief that deceased family members have a continued existence, take an interest in the affairs of the world, and possess the ability to influence...

Ancestor worship, broadly construed as belief in interaction or communication between the dead and the living, is a universal aspect of religion. In Swanson's 1964 cross-cultural study, 16 cultures (32%) were coded for an absence of belief in active ancestral spirits and eight (16%)...

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