Many native or indigenous peoples in Africa and Asia, as well as more sophisticated peoples such as the Japanese, practiced a kind of worship comparable to the Romans, Egyptians, and Chinese.
- Because ancestor worship requires the participation of a male descendant, all societies that practice it place a premium on producing sons.
- The reverence of a common ancestor is one of the connections that connects clan members.
You may also want to refer to my Comprehensive list of World Pagan Religious Terms And Concepts.
You may also want to read more about Paganism here.
Be sure to check out my writings on Religion here.
