Abstract
Through the lens of cultural anthropology, we can observe that beliefs in sacred objects, a practice traceable back to the songs and daily lives of ancient cultures, persist today with subtle adaptations. This continuation of original beliefs, expressed through reverence for specific objects, is not limited to small religious groups. It also appears in major world religions like Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism, demonstrating its enduring influence on human spirituality.
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How to Cite
இனக்குழு மக்களின் நம்பிக்கை - மகிமைப் பொருள்கள் மானிடவியல் அணுகுமுறை: Beliefs of Ethnic Groups - Objects of Glory Anthropological Approach. (2025). Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies, 1(08), 405-414. https://tamilmanam.in/journal/index.php/issue/article/view/74
