Cult: alternatives and connections

Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is declared by another, resting solely and implicitly on his authority and veracity; reliance on…

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The make or form of anything; the style, shape, appearance, or mode of structure; pattern, model; as, the fashion of the ark, of a coat, of a house,…

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The outward act or form by which men indicate their recognition of the existence of a god or of gods having power over their destiny, to whom obedien…

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Same as Obi.

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A species of sorcery, probably of African origin, practiced among the negroes of the West Indies.

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The doctrine of the Sabians; the Sabian religion; that species of idolatry which consists in worshiping the sun, moon, and stars; heliolatry.

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See Voodooism.

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A degraded form of superstition and sorcery, said to include human sacrifices and cannibalism in some of its rites. It is prevalent among the negroes…

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To break into pieces; to crush; to grind to powder. See Crase.

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Established or accepted religious rites or usages of worship; state of religious development. Cf. Cult, 2.

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A hobby ; freak; whim.

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Excitement; commotion; enthusiasm.

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Violent excitement; eager passion; extreme vehemence of desire, emotion, or suffering, mastering the will.

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