Anima locus

A concept linked to the supernatural spirits of nature as residing in stones, springs, mountains, islands, trees, etc.

This practice is found in religions that have gods that may be more animal than man, like the Japanese Shinto.

A country that follows these beliefs is Ireland, "there are several sites sacred to St. Patrick, but investigation has revealed that these were sites devoted to the worship of various Celtic gods and spirits long before the Catholic Church co-opted the location.

"[2] In witchcraft, the anima loci is often referred to a spirit of the place, sprite, fairy, guardian.

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