Fetishism

Fetishism, in the context of animism, refers to the belief that objects or symbols can possess spiritual significance or power. Animism is the perspective that non-human entities, such as animals, plants, and inanimate objects, have a spiritual essence. In this view, a fetish might be a specific item, like a carved figure or a stone, believed to embody or channel this spiritual energy. People may use these fetishes in rituals or daily life to connect with the spiritual world, seek guidance, or invoke protection, seeing them as intermediaries between themselves and the spirits of nature.