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syncretism  

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  • Syncretism is an important element of global religion, one that denotes amalgamation, exchange, synthesis, and a fusion of diverse beliefs and practices. Originating in religious studies, the term has been growingly used in history, anthropology, philosophy, and cultural studies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Religion; Syncretism]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-WPS59J2R-N

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