Metempsychosis: meaning, definitions and examples
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metempsychosis
[ ˌmɛtɛmˈsaɪˌkoʊsɪs ]
belief in
the transmigration of the soul, especially the passage of the soul after death into the body of another being.
Synonyms
rebirth, reincarnation, transmigration
Examples of usage
- Many ancient religions and philosophies, such as Hinduism and Pythagoreanism, believe in metempsychosis.
- In metempsychosis, the soul is believed to undergo a cycle of rebirths until it reaches a state of enlightenment.
- Metempsychosis is a central concept in the teachings of some Eastern religions.
- The idea of metempsychosis raises questions about the nature of the soul and its journey through different lives.
- Metempsychosis is a fascinating concept that has intrigued thinkers for centuries.
Translations
Translations of the word "metempsychosis" in other languages:
🇵🇹 metempsicose
🇮🇳 आत्मा का पुनर्जन्म
🇩🇪 Metempsychose
🇮🇩 metempsikosis
🇺🇦 метемпсихоз
🇵🇱 metempsychoza
🇯🇵 転生
🇫🇷 métempsychose
🇪🇸 metempsicosis
🇹🇷 metempsikoz
🇰🇷 윤회
🇸🇦 تناسخ الأرواح
🇨🇿 metempsychóza
🇸🇰 metempsychóza
🇨🇳 轮回
🇸🇮 metempsihoza
🇮🇸 sáluflutningur
🇰🇿 метемпсихоз
🇬🇪 მეტემფსიქოზი
🇦🇿 metempsixoz
🇲🇽 metempsicosis
Word origin
The term metempsychosis originated from the Greek words 'meta', meaning 'change', and 'empsykhoun', meaning 'to put a soul into'. It was first introduced by the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras, who believed in the transmigration of souls. The concept of metempsychosis has been a topic of philosophical and religious discussion for centuries, with various interpretations and adaptations in different cultures. It continues to be a fascinating subject for exploration and contemplation.