Relic

:For other uses of the term relic, see disambiguation at Relics

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The word relic comes from the Latin reliquiae ('remains') and there are many pre-Christian instances of some bone or other part of the corpse, or some intimately associated object, carefully preserved with an air of veneration as a tangible memorial. The preservation of relics is a primitive instinct, and it is associated with shamanism as well as many other developed religious systems besides that of Christianity. Relics are an important aspect of Buddhism and Hinduism. In some denominations of Christianity, a relic is an object of religious veneration, especially a piece of the body or a personal item of a saint. A shrine that houses a relic is called a reliquary.

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Primitive: Primitivism is the condition or quality of being primitive. Primitivism can refer to any philosophy which seeks to return to their roots, such as Muslims and Christians who seek to return to the first few centuries of Islam or Christianity. The Amish are a particularly obvious example of this, and t...

Instinct: Instinct is the word used to describe inherent dispositions towards particular actions. Instincts are generally an inherited pattern of responses or reactions to certain kinds of situations. In humans, they are most easily observed in responses to emotions and bodily functions. Instincts generall...

Shamanism: :This article is about the practice of shamanism; for the musical groups, see Shaman (musical group), Shaaman or The Shamen....