The term refers to the spiritual beliefs and practices of the native peoples who inhabited America before European colonization. It encompasses a wide range of diverse traditions, rituals, and deities.
Related terms
Cultural assimilation: The process in which one culture is absorbed into another dominant culture, often resulting in the loss or erasure of indigenous religious practices.
Syncretism: The blending or merging of different religious traditions or belief systems.
Rituals: Formalized actions or ceremonies performed according to specific customs, often connected to religious or spiritual practices.