Question

What do anthropologists mean by the term syncretism?

Answer 1

Syncretism is defined as any attempt to reconcile disparate—and sometimes opposite—beliefs and practices. ... Viewed negatively, syncretism is a contentious concept and has undergone many transformations. Among some religious leaders, for example, the term syncretism often implies impurity or contamination.

Answer 2

Syncretism is defined as any attempt to reconcile disparate—and sometimes opposite—beliefs and practices. ... Viewed negatively, syncretism is a contentious concept and has undergone many transformations. Among some religious leaders, for example, the term syncretism often implies impurity or contamination.