reincarnation
The rebirth of a soul into another body.
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Ramayana
Hindu epic story about the hero Rama who was the incarnation of the god Vishnu.
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Ramadan
The ninth month of the Muslim calendar. All Muslims must fast during daylight hours, except the very young or sick.
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Rabbi
Jewish scholar charged with conducting religious services, ensuring that Jewish laws are observed, and serving as a spiritual guide for the community.
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Quran
Islamic holy book.
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polytheism
The belief in many gods or goddesses.
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pilgrimage
A religious journey to visit a shrine or other holy site.
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philosophy
A system of thought devoted to the examination of ideas such as truth, existence, reality, causality, religion, and freedom
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philosopher
A person who seeks to understand and explain the nature of things around them. A scholar of philosophy.
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peninsula
An area of land surrounded on three sides by water. Italy, Greece, and the southern part of India are all peninsulas.
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