If you are interested in paleolithic religion, you are not alone. It's a fascinating subject that has fascinated scientists over the centuries. It is impossible to prove the origin of religion from archaeological evidence alone. We can only speculate about these theories by looking at later phenomena. Let's discuss some of the main questions surrounding paleolithic religion.
Animism
Animism was a religion that began in prehistoric times. It emphasizes the spiritual link between humans, animals, and all other living creatures. This religion is practiced by many indigenous cultures around the world.
Ancestor worship
There are many aspects of the idea that ancestor worship is a part of paleolithic religion. Its origins are unknown, but the evidence suggests that humans had ancestors. An ancestor was an individual who shared a relationship with their descendant. They may have played an important role in continuing community activities.
Animism in Upper Paleolithic
Paleolithic religions have much mystery, and we know only a tiny fraction of what happened. There is evidence that both humans and other animals were involved in religious matters. The paintings and drawings on cave walls depict animals, and humans often exhibit animal attributes. Many of these paintings and drawings also depict hybrid human/animal forms. Some hybrids of animal and human are so disguised that they look like sorcerers or masked dancers.
Animism in the Middle Paleolithic
Animism in the Middle Paleozoic is a religious tradition in which humans worship dead animals. Many cultures view animals as spiritual abodes and possess souls. Animal animists give dead animals attributes and powers, including the ability to judge people's treatment and the power of taking revenge on hunters.
Lower Paleolithic, Animism
It is still a controversial issue whether there was animism during the Lower Paleolithic period. Two of the most respected scholars will be presenting their perspectives in this article. Richard Wagner (anthropologist) is the first. He published The Anthropology of the Subject. N. Bird David, another anthropologist, has reexamined animisms and relational epistemology with his book How individuals become things.