ANTH-2108 Lecture Notes - Atheism, Polytheism, Agnosticism
9 Dec 2013
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A supernatural being that is less powerful than a god and is usually more localized. Often one of a collection of nonindividualized supernatural beings that are not given specific names or identities. In islamic traditionsa spirit being created of fire. Jinn are normally invisible but can make themselves visible, and usually take the form of a human or animal. Jinn are unpredictable, but can be companion spirits. In judaism, christianity, and islam, spirit beings who act as mediators between god and the human beings. An individual supernatural being, with a distinctive name, personality, and control or influence of a major aspect of nature (such as rain or fertility), that encompasses the life of an entire community or a major segment of the community. Personalized with individual names, origins, and specific attributes. Creator god responsible for the creation of the physical earth & plants & animals that live upon it.
