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Definition of Anitos

Anito
Anito A*ni"to, n.; pl. -tos. [Sp.] In Guam and the Philippines, an idol, fetich, or spirit.

Meaning of Anitos from wikipedia

- of the anitos, the souls or spirits of their ancestors. From its original meaning of "ancestral spirit". The ancient Tagalogs believed in anitos, the spirits...
- rank are the deity anitos, whether they live in Kaluwalhatian, Kasamaan, or in the middle world. The third in rank are the anitos sent by Bathala to aid...
- deity/deities, and ancestor spirits are collectively called anitos or diwata. Supernatural non-anito beings are called lamang-lupa (beings of the land) or bantay-tubig...
- The History of Sumatra (1784) Anitos were spirits of dead ancestors that ancient Tagalogs worshipped. They believed anitos protected homes, fields, and...
- existence, and life's mysteries. Myths include narratives of heroes, deities (anito, Diwata), and mythological creatures. These myths were transmitted through...
- archipelago. Anito fetishes refer to objects imbued with spiritual significance, often crafted to house or represent spirits collectively known as Anito. These...
- with the spirits and deities (anito or diwata) and the spirit world. Their primary role were as mediums during pag-anito séance rituals. There were also...
- Anito: Defend a Land Enraged is a role-playing video game based on Filipino mythology and folklore developed by Anino Entertainment, an independent video...
- strongly suggested that he was an adherent of the indigenous animistic anito beliefs. The inhabitants of the Sulu Archipelago believe that Qadi La****pu...
- of the anitos, the souls or spirits of their ancestors. From its original meaning of "ancestral spirit". The ancient Tagalogs believed in anitos, the spirits...