Obiism (Noun)
Meaning
Belief in a kind of sorcery that originated in Africa and is practiced in the West Indies.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The villagers in the Caribbean believed in obiism, which was an ancient practice passed down through generations.
- The ritual, a part of obiism, involved reciting incantations and offering sacrifices to appease the spirits.
- The influence of obiism could be seen in the many charms and talismans worn by the locals to ward off evil.
- The professor studied the origins of obiism and its evolution over time in different cultures.
- In some parts of the West Indies, obiism was an integral part of everyday life, guiding people's decisions and actions.